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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.00, 3,740.87 and 934.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.00, 3,740.87 and 934.08 is: 1,401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.00 : 3,740.87 = 934.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.00/3,740.87 = 934.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.00x = 3,740.87 × 934.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.00x = 3,494,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,279.89/2,493.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.63

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