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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.10, 3,741 and 934.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.10, 3,741 and 934.17 is: 1,401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.10 : 3,741 = 934.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.10/3,741 = 934.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.10x = 3,741 × 934.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.10x = 3,494,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,711.27/2,493.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.75

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