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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.24, 3,440.62 and 1,374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.24, 3,440.62 and 1,374.16 is: 1,896.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.24 : 3,440.62 = 1,374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.24/3,440.62 = 1,374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.24x = 3,440.62 × 1,374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.24x = 4,727,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,950.40/2,493.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.30

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