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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.38, 3,740.06 and 933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.38, 3,740.06 and 933.50 is: 1,400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.38 : 3,740.06 = 933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.38/3,740.06 = 933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.38x = 3,740.06 × 933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.38x = 3,491,346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,346.01/2,493.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.25

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