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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.45, 3,443.76 and 1,940.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.45, 3,443.76 and 1,940.58 is: 2,680.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.45 : 3,443.76 = 1,940.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.45/3,443.76 = 1,940.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.45x = 3,443.76 × 1,940.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.45x = 6,682,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682,891.78/2,493.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.18

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