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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.40, 3,741.60 and 1,033.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.40, 3,741.60 and 1,033.77 is: 1,550.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.40 : 3,741.60 = 1,033.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.40/3,741.60 = 1,033.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.40x = 3,741.60 × 1,033.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.40x = 3,867,953.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,953.83/2,495.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.03

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