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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.34, 3,743.64 and 935.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.34, 3,743.64 and 935.35 is: 1,403.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.34 : 3,743.64 = 935.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.34/3,743.64 = 935.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.34x = 3,743.64 × 935.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.34x = 3,501,596.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,596.09/2,495.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.26

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