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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.38, 3,740.90 and 1,845.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.38, 3,740.90 and 1,845.22 is: 2,766.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.38 : 3,740.90 = 1,845.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.38/3,740.90 = 1,845.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.38x = 3,740.90 × 1,845.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.38x = 6,902,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,902,783.50/2,495.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.23

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