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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.37, 3,744.77 and 936.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.37, 3,744.77 and 936.60 is: 1,405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.37 : 3,744.77 = 936.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.37/3,744.77 = 936.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.37x = 3,744.77 × 936.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.37x = 3,507,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,332.86/2,495.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.53

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