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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.34, 3,740.51 and 849.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.34, 3,740.51 and 849.96 is: 1,275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.34 : 3,740.51 = 849.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.34/3,740.51 = 849.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.34x = 3,740.51 × 849.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.34x = 3,179,286.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,286.00/2,493.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.11

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