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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.37, 3,441.18 and 1,445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.37, 3,441.18 and 1,445.50 is: 1,994.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.37 : 3,441.18 = 1,445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.37/3,441.18 = 1,445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.37x = 3,441.18 × 1,445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.37x = 4,974,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,225.69/2,493.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.98

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