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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.88, 3,747.27 and 1,400.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.88, 3,747.27 and 1,400.94 is: 2,103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.88 : 3,747.27 = 1,400.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.88/3,747.27 = 1,400.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.88x = 3,747.27 × 1,400.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.88x = 5,249,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,249,700.43/2,495.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.35

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