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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.54, 3,740.72 and 936.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.54, 3,740.72 and 936.70 is: 1,404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.54 : 3,740.72 = 936.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.54/3,740.72 = 936.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.54x = 3,740.72 × 936.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.54x = 3,503,918.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,918.39/2,495.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.07

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