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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.56, 3,740.14 and 644.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.56, 3,740.14 and 644.74 is: 967.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.56 : 3,740.14 = 644.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.56/3,740.14 = 644.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.56x = 3,740.14 × 644.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.56x = 2,411,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,417.86/2,493.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.06

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