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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.79, 3,444.01 and 1,376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.79, 3,444.01 and 1,376.73 is: 1,899.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.79 : 3,444.01 = 1,376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.79/3,444.01 = 1,376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.79x = 3,444.01 × 1,376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.79x = 4,741,471.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,471.89/2,495.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.79

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