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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.77, 3,440.58 and 1,963.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.77, 3,440.58 and 1,963.73 is: 2,707.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.77 : 3,440.58 = 1,963.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.77/3,440.58 = 1,963.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.77x = 3,440.58 × 1,963.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.77x = 6,756,392.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,756,392.58/2,495.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.14

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