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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.44, 3,736.45 and 2,031.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.44, 3,736.45 and 2,031.31 is: 3,041.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.44 : 3,736.45 = 2,031.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.44/3,736.45 = 2,031.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.44x = 3,736.45 × 2,031.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.44x = 7,589,888.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,589,888.25/2,495.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.50

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