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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.63, 3,742.67 and 1,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.63, 3,742.67 and 1,034.44 is: 1,551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.63 : 3,742.67 = 1,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.63/3,742.67 = 1,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.63x = 3,742.67 × 1,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.63x = 3,871,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,560.78/2,495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.34

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