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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.72, 3,439.12 and 1,968.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.72, 3,439.12 and 1,968.84 is: 2,715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.72 : 3,439.12 = 1,968.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.72/3,439.12 = 1,968.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.72x = 3,439.12 × 1,968.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.72x = 6,771,077.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,771,077.02/2,493.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,715.25

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