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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.27, 3,741.30 and 2,129.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.27, 3,741.30 and 2,129.73 is: 3,195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.27 : 3,741.30 = 2,129.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.27/3,741.30 = 2,129.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.27x = 3,741.30 × 2,129.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.27x = 7,967,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,967,958.85/2,493.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.79

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