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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.64, 3,743.19 and 1,033.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.64, 3,743.19 and 1,033.81 is: 1,551.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.64 : 3,743.19 = 1,033.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.64/3,743.19 = 1,033.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.64x = 3,743.19 × 1,033.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.64x = 3,869,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,742.08/2,493.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.85

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