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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.48, 3,743.85 and 935.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.48, 3,743.85 and 935.49 is: 1,403.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.48 : 3,743.85 = 935.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.48/3,743.85 = 935.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.48x = 3,743.85 × 935.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.48x = 3,502,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,334.24/2,495.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.47

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