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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.23, 3,439.86 and 1,445.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.23, 3,439.86 and 1,445.09 is: 1,993.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.23 : 3,439.86 = 1,445.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.23/3,439.86 = 1,445.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.23x = 3,439.86 × 1,445.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.23x = 4,970,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,890.09/2,493.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.76

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