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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.48, 3,441.09 and 1,374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.48, 3,441.09 and 1,374.50 is: 1,896.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.48 : 3,441.09 = 1,374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.48/3,441.09 = 1,374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.48x = 3,441.09 × 1,374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.48x = 4,729,778.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,778.21/2,493.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.86

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