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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.68, 3,441.98 and 1,445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.68, 3,441.98 and 1,445.54 is: 1,995.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.68 : 3,441.98 = 1,445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.68/3,441.98 = 1,445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.68x = 3,441.98 × 1,445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.68x = 4,975,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975,512.54/2,493.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.25

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