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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.46, 3,743.64 and 1,034.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.46, 3,743.64 and 1,034.73 is: 1,552.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.46 : 3,743.64 = 1,034.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.46/3,743.64 = 1,034.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.46x = 3,743.64 × 1,034.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.46x = 3,873,656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,656.62/2,495.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.28

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