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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.48, 3,739.16 and 1,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.48, 3,739.16 and 1,325.40 is: 1,985.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.48 : 3,739.16 = 1,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.48/3,739.16 = 1,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.48x = 3,739.16 × 1,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.48x = 4,955,882.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,882.66/2,495.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.94

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