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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.27, 3,743.03 and 935.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.27, 3,743.03 and 935.68 is: 1,403.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.27 : 3,743.03 = 935.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.27/3,743.03 = 935.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.27x = 3,743.03 × 935.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.27x = 3,502,278.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,278.31/2,495.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.57

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