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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.71, 3,441.25 and 1,374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.71, 3,441.25 and 1,374.64 is: 1,896.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.71 : 3,441.25 = 1,374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.71/3,441.25 = 1,374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.71x = 3,441.25 × 1,374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.71x = 4,730,479.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,479.90/2,493.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.96

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