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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.40, 3,743.55 and 1,034.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.40, 3,743.55 and 1,034.67 is: 1,552.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.40 : 3,743.55 = 1,034.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.40/3,743.55 = 1,034.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.40x = 3,743.55 × 1,034.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.40x = 3,873,338.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,338.88/2,495.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.19

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