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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.64, 3,445.50 and 1,973.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.64, 3,445.50 and 1,973.62 is: 2,726.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.64 : 3,445.50 = 1,973.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.64/3,445.50 = 1,973.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.64x = 3,445.50 × 1,973.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.64x = 6,800,107.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,800,107.71/2,493.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.98

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