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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.60, 3,740.40 and 2,092.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.60, 3,740.40 and 2,092.65 is: 3,138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.60 : 3,740.40 = 2,092.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.60/3,740.40 = 2,092.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.60x = 3,740.40 × 2,092.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.60x = 7,827,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,827,348.06/2,493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.98

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