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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.44, 3,741.24 and 1,337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.44, 3,741.24 and 1,337.84 is: 2,007.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.44 : 3,741.24 = 1,337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.44/3,741.24 = 1,337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.44x = 3,741.24 × 1,337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.44x = 5,005,155.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005,155.13/2,493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.33

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