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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.63, 3,738.44 and 1,242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.63, 3,738.44 and 1,242.45 is: 1,861.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.63 : 3,738.44 = 1,242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.63/3,738.44 = 1,242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.63x = 3,738.44 × 1,242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.63x = 4,644,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,820.90/2,495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.18

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