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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.93, 3,727.68 and 2,346.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.93, 3,727.68 and 2,346.89 is: 3,505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.93 : 3,727.68 = 2,346.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.93/3,727.68 = 2,346.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.93x = 3,727.68 × 2,346.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.93x = 8,748,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,748,427.48/2,495.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.08

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