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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.39, 3,741.83 and 1,399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.39, 3,741.83 and 1,399.46 is: 2,098.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.39 : 3,741.83 = 1,399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.39/3,741.83 = 1,399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.39x = 3,741.83 × 1,399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.39x = 5,236,520.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,236,520.95/2,495.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.48

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