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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.04, 3,440.40 and 1,374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.04, 3,440.40 and 1,374.04 is: 1,896.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.04 : 3,440.40 = 1,374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.04/3,440.40 = 1,374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.04x = 3,440.40 × 1,374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.04x = 4,727,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,247.22/2,493.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.18

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