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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.52, 3,758.13 and 2,174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.52, 3,758.13 and 2,174.76 is: 3,275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.52 : 3,758.13 = 2,174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.52/3,758.13 = 2,174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.52x = 3,758.13 × 2,174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.52x = 8,173,030.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,173,030.80/2,495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.08

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