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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.42, 3,441.34 and 1,902.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.42, 3,441.34 and 1,902.84 is: 2,626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.42 : 3,441.34 = 1,902.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.42/3,441.34 = 1,902.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.42x = 3,441.34 × 1,902.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.42x = 6,548,319.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,548,319.41/2,493.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.24

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