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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.43, 3,443.74 and 1,376.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.43, 3,443.74 and 1,376.37 is: 1,899.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.43 : 3,443.74 = 1,376.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.43/3,443.74 = 1,376.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.43x = 3,443.74 × 1,376.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.43x = 4,739,856.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,856.98/2,495.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.41

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