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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.36, 3,740.88 and 1,800.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.36, 3,740.88 and 1,800.32 is: 2,698.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.36 : 3,740.88 = 1,800.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.36/3,740.88 = 1,800.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.36x = 3,740.88 × 1,800.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.36x = 6,734,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,734,781.08/2,495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.92

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