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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.40, 3,443.50 and 1,376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.40, 3,443.50 and 1,376.35 is: 1,899.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.40 : 3,443.50 = 1,376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.40/3,443.50 = 1,376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.40x = 3,443.50 × 1,376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.40x = 4,739,461.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,461.23/2,495.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.28

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