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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.55, 3,742.80 and 1,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.55, 3,742.80 and 1,261.80 is: 1,892.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.55 : 3,742.80 = 1,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.55/3,742.80 = 1,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.55x = 3,742.80 × 1,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.55x = 4,722,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,665.04/2,495.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.43

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