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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.48, 3,736.17 and 1,323.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.48, 3,736.17 and 1,323.39 is: 1,982.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.48 : 3,736.17 = 1,323.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.48/3,736.17 = 1,323.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.48x = 3,736.17 × 1,323.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.48x = 4,944,410.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944,410.02/2,493.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.94

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