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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.42, 3,741.58 and 934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.42, 3,741.58 and 934.52 is: 1,402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.42 : 3,741.58 = 934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.42/3,741.58 = 934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.42x = 3,741.58 × 934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.42x = 3,496,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,560.30/2,493.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.32

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