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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.74, 3,444.08 and 1,376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.74, 3,444.08 and 1,376.65 is: 1,899.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.74 : 3,444.08 = 1,376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.74/3,444.08 = 1,376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.74x = 3,444.08 × 1,376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.74x = 4,741,284.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,284.34/2,495.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.75

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