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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.36, 3,443.56 and 1,376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.36, 3,443.56 and 1,376.41 is: 1,899.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.36 : 3,443.56 = 1,376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.36/3,443.56 = 1,376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.36x = 3,443.56 × 1,376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.36x = 4,739,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,738.37/2,495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.42

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