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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.28, 3,740.04 and 1,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.28, 3,740.04 and 1,033.68 is: 1,549.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.28 : 3,740.04 = 1,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.28/3,740.04 = 1,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.28x = 3,740.04 × 1,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.28x = 3,866,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,004.55/2,495.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.33

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