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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.08, 3,738.31 and 1,323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.08, 3,738.31 and 1,323.74 is: 1,984.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.08 : 3,738.31 = 1,323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.08/3,738.31 = 1,323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.08x = 3,738.31 × 1,323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.08x = 4,948,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,550.48/2,493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.91

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