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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.25, 3,441.50 and 1,445.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.25, 3,441.50 and 1,445.11 is: 1,994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.25 : 3,441.50 = 1,445.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.25/3,441.50 = 1,445.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.25x = 3,441.50 × 1,445.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.25x = 4,973,346.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973,346.07/2,493.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.72

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