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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.48, 3,440.84 and 1,374.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.48, 3,440.84 and 1,374.36 is: 1,896.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.48 : 3,440.84 = 1,374.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.48/3,440.84 = 1,374.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.48x = 3,440.84 × 1,374.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.48x = 4,728,935.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,728,935.66/2,493.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.52

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