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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.68, 3,443.99 and 1,376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.68, 3,443.99 and 1,376.60 is: 1,899.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.68 : 3,443.99 = 1,376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.68/3,443.99 = 1,376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.68x = 3,443.99 × 1,376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.68x = 4,740,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,972.53/2,495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.67

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