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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.45, 3,440.81 and 1,374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.45, 3,440.81 and 1,374.44 is: 1,896.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.45 : 3,440.81 = 1,374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.45/3,440.81 = 1,374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.45x = 3,440.81 × 1,374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.45x = 4,729,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,173.13/2,493.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.64

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