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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.79, 3,743.55 and 1,034.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.79, 3,743.55 and 1,034.91 is: 1,552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.79 : 3,743.55 = 1,034.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.79/3,743.55 = 1,034.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.79x = 3,743.55 × 1,034.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.79x = 3,874,237.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,237.33/2,495.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.31

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