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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.61, 3,441.16 and 1,374.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.61, 3,441.16 and 1,374.55 is: 1,896.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.61 : 3,441.16 = 1,374.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.61/3,441.16 = 1,374.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.61x = 3,441.16 × 1,374.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.61x = 4,730,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,046.48/2,493.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.87

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