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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.27, 3,758.82 and 2,493.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.27, 3,758.82 and 2,493.27 is: 3,758.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.27 : 3,758.82 = 2,493.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.27/3,758.82 = 2,493.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.27x = 3,758.82 × 2,493.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.27x = 9,371,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,371,753.14/2,493.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.82

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