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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.52, 3,440.55 and 1,895.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.52, 3,440.55 and 1,895.85 is: 2,615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.52 : 3,440.55 = 1,895.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.52/3,440.55 = 1,895.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.52x = 3,440.55 × 1,895.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.52x = 6,522,773.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522,773.83/2,493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.89

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