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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.90, 3,741.76 and 935.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.90, 3,741.76 and 935.02 is: 1,401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.90 : 3,741.76 = 935.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.90/3,741.76 = 935.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.90x = 3,741.76 × 935.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.90x = 3,498,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,620.44/2,495.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.75

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