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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.91, 3,444.21 and 1,376.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.91, 3,444.21 and 1,376.63 is: 1,899.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.91 : 3,444.21 = 1,376.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.91/3,444.21 = 1,376.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.91x = 3,444.21 × 1,376.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.91x = 4,741,385.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,385.59/2,495.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.66

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