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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.62, 3,441.42 and 1,374.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.62, 3,441.42 and 1,374.71 is: 1,897.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.62 : 3,441.42 = 1,374.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.62/3,441.42 = 1,374.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.62x = 3,441.42 × 1,374.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.62x = 4,730,947.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,947.61/2,493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.22

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