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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.03, 3,440.33 and 1,374.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.03, 3,440.33 and 1,374.07 is: 1,896.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.03 : 3,440.33 = 1,374.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.03/3,440.33 = 1,374.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.03x = 3,440.33 × 1,374.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.03x = 4,727,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,237.04/2,493.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.18

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