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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.03, 3,440.57 and 1,652.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.03, 3,440.57 and 1,652.31 is: 2,280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.03 : 3,440.57 = 1,652.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.03/3,440.57 = 1,652.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.03x = 3,440.57 × 1,652.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.03x = 5,684,879.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,684,879.96/2,493.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.31

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