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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.41, 3,740.58 and 935.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.41, 3,740.58 and 935.15 is: 1,401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.41 : 3,740.58 = 935.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.41/3,740.58 = 935.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.41x = 3,740.58 × 935.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.41x = 3,497,984.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,984.68/2,495.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.77

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