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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.43, 3,739.86 and 644.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.43, 3,739.86 and 644.55 is: 966.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.43 : 3,739.86 = 644.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.43/3,739.86 = 644.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.43x = 3,739.86 × 644.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.43x = 2,410,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,526.76/2,493.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.75

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