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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.13, 3,440.68 and 1,374.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.13, 3,440.68 and 1,374.07 is: 1,896.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.13 : 3,440.68 = 1,374.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.13/3,440.68 = 1,374.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.13x = 3,440.68 × 1,374.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.13x = 4,727,736.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,736.35/2,493.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.30

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