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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.77, 3,743.46 and 935.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.77, 3,743.46 and 935.17 is: 1,402.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.77 : 3,743.46 = 935.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.77/3,743.46 = 935.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.77x = 3,743.46 × 935.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.77x = 3,500,771.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,771.49/2,495.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.68

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