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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.37, 3,743.54 and 956.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.37, 3,743.54 and 956.25 is: 1,434.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.37 : 3,743.54 = 956.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.37/3,743.54 = 956.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.37x = 3,743.54 × 956.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.37x = 3,579,755.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,755.34/2,495.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.56

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