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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.26, 3,440.67 and 1,549.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.26, 3,440.67 and 1,549.01 is: 2,137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.26 : 3,440.67 = 1,549.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.26/3,440.67 = 1,549.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.26x = 3,440.67 × 1,549.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.26x = 5,329,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,329,615.03/2,493.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.61

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