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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.80, 3,727.49 and 2,346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.80, 3,727.49 and 2,346.76 is: 3,504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.80 : 3,727.49 = 2,346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.80/3,727.49 = 2,346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.80x = 3,727.49 × 2,346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.80x = 8,747,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,747,524.43/2,495.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.90

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