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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.93, 3,280.70 and 1,493.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.93, 3,280.70 and 1,493.03 is: 2,061.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.93 : 3,280.70 = 1,493.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.93/3,280.70 = 1,493.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.93x = 3,280.70 × 1,493.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.93x = 4,898,183.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898,183.52/2,375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.59

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