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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.93, 3,281.74 and 1,494.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.93, 3,281.74 and 1,494.63 is: 2,062.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.93 : 3,281.74 = 1,494.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.93/3,281.74 = 1,494.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.93x = 3,281.74 × 1,494.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.93x = 4,904,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,904,987.06/2,377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.71

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