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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.16, 3,440.64 and 1,374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.16, 3,440.64 and 1,374.16 is: 1,896.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.16 : 3,440.64 = 1,374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.16/3,440.64 = 1,374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.16x = 3,440.64 × 1,374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.16x = 4,727,989.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,989.86/2,493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.38

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