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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.15, 3,440.46 and 1,374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.15, 3,440.46 and 1,374.09 is: 1,896.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.15 : 3,440.46 = 1,374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.15/3,440.46 = 1,374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.15x = 3,440.46 × 1,374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.15x = 4,727,501.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,501.68/2,493.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.20

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