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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.99, 3,744.39 and 2,032.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.99, 3,744.39 and 2,032.67 is: 3,049.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.99 : 3,744.39 = 2,032.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.99/3,744.39 = 2,032.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.99x = 3,744.39 × 2,032.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.99x = 7,611,109.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611,109.22/2,495.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.33

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