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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.47, 3,443.79 and 1,376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.47, 3,443.79 and 1,376.50 is: 1,899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.47 : 3,443.79 = 1,376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.47/3,443.79 = 1,376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.47x = 3,443.79 × 1,376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.47x = 4,740,376.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,376.94/2,495.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.59

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