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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.69, 3,441.37 and 1,536.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.69, 3,441.37 and 1,536.81 is: 2,120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.69 : 3,441.37 = 1,536.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.69/3,441.37 = 1,536.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.69x = 3,441.37 × 1,536.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.69x = 5,288,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,288,731.83/2,493.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.85

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