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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.96, 3,739.70 and 1,764.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.96, 3,739.70 and 1,764.14 is: 2,643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.96 : 3,739.70 = 1,764.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.96/3,739.70 = 1,764.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.96x = 3,739.70 × 1,764.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.96x = 6,597,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,597,354.36/2,495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.21

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