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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.92, 3,444.36 and 1,433.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.92, 3,444.36 and 1,433.75 is: 1,978.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.92 : 3,444.36 = 1,433.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.92/3,444.36 = 1,433.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.92x = 3,444.36 × 1,433.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.92x = 4,938,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,343.98/2,495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.57

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