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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.64, 3,741.60 and 933.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.64, 3,741.60 and 933.76 is: 1,401.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.64 : 3,741.60 = 933.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.64/3,741.60 = 933.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.64x = 3,741.60 × 933.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.64x = 3,493,764.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,764.61/2,493.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.07

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