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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.34, 3,740.57 and 2,125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.34, 3,740.57 and 2,125.98 is: 3,186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.34 : 3,740.57 = 2,125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.34/3,740.57 = 2,125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.34x = 3,740.57 × 2,125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.34x = 7,952,366.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,952,366.38/2,495.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.89

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