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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.41, 3,436.49 and 2,487.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.41, 3,436.49 and 2,487.85 is: 3,426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.41 : 3,436.49 = 2,487.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.41/3,436.49 = 2,487.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.41x = 3,436.49 × 2,487.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.41x = 8,549,469.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,549,469.27/2,495.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.08

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