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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.78, 3,444.17 and 1,376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.78, 3,444.17 and 1,376.79 is: 1,899.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.78 : 3,444.17 = 1,376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.78/3,444.17 = 1,376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.78x = 3,444.17 × 1,376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.78x = 4,741,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,879.01/2,495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.96

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