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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.75, 3,444.35 and 1,376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.75, 3,444.35 and 1,376.82 is: 1,900.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.75 : 3,444.35 = 1,376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.75/3,444.35 = 1,376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.75x = 3,444.35 × 1,376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.75x = 4,742,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,243.08/2,495.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.13

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