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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.40, 3,743.10 and 2,268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.40, 3,743.10 and 2,268.60 is: 3,402.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.40 : 3,743.10 = 2,268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.40/3,743.10 = 2,268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.40x = 3,743.10 × 2,268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.40x = 8,491,596.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,491,596.66/2,495.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.90

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