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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.38, 4,261.46 and 2,495.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.38, 4,261.46 and 2,495.00 is: 3,736.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.38 : 4,261.46 = 2,495.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.38/4,261.46 = 2,495.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.38x = 4,261.46 × 2,495.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.38x = 10,632,354.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,632,354.91/2,845.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.71

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