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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.72, 3,441.06 and 1,445.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.72, 3,441.06 and 1,445.58 is: 1,994.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.72 : 3,441.06 = 1,445.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.72/3,441.06 = 1,445.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.72x = 3,441.06 × 1,445.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.72x = 4,974,327.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,327.51/2,493.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.74

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