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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.61, 3,745.85 and 2,038.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.61, 3,745.85 and 2,038.97 is: 3,060.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.61 : 3,745.85 = 2,038.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.61/3,745.85 = 2,038.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.61x = 3,745.85 × 2,038.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.61x = 7,637,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637,674.94/2,495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.44

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