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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.42, 3,740.34 and 850.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.42, 3,740.34 and 850.08 is: 1,275.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.42 : 3,740.34 = 850.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.42/3,740.34 = 850.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.42x = 3,740.34 × 850.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.42x = 3,179,588.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,588.23/2,493.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.19

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