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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.41, 3,440.76 and 1,374.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.41, 3,440.76 and 1,374.13 is: 1,896.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.41 : 3,440.76 = 1,374.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.41/3,440.76 = 1,374.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.41x = 3,440.76 × 1,374.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.41x = 4,728,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,728,034.34/2,493.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.21

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