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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.65, 3,443.99 and 1,376.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.65, 3,443.99 and 1,376.66 is: 1,899.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.65 : 3,443.99 = 1,376.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.65/3,443.99 = 1,376.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.65x = 3,443.99 × 1,376.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.65x = 4,741,203.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,203.27/2,495.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.79

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