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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.94, 3,444.40 and 1,361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.94, 3,444.40 and 1,361.62 is: 1,879.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.94 : 3,444.40 = 1,361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.94/3,444.40 = 1,361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.94x = 3,444.40 × 1,361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.94x = 4,689,963.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,963.93/2,495.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.04

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