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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.76, 3,740.28 and 933.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.76, 3,740.28 and 933.55 is: 1,400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.76 : 3,740.28 = 933.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.76/3,740.28 = 933.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.76x = 3,740.28 × 933.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.76x = 3,491,729.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,729.04/2,493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.19

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