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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.18, 3,441.78 and 1,711.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.18, 3,441.78 and 1,711.26 is: 2,362.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.18 : 3,441.78 = 1,711.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.18/3,441.78 = 1,711.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.18x = 3,441.78 × 1,711.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.18x = 5,889,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,889,780.44/2,493.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.36

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