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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.32, 3,741.62 and 913.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.32, 3,741.62 and 913.39 is: 1,369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.32 : 3,741.62 = 913.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.32/3,741.62 = 913.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.32x = 3,741.62 × 913.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.32x = 3,417,558.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,558.29/2,495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.59

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