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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.15, 3,739.70 and 1,383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.15, 3,739.70 and 1,383.24 is: 2,074.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.15 : 3,739.70 = 1,383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.15/3,739.70 = 1,383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.15x = 3,739.70 × 1,383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.15x = 5,172,920.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,920.11/2,493.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.86

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