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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.79, 3,441.29 and 1,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.79, 3,441.29 and 1,374.72 is: 1,897.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.79 : 3,441.29 = 1,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.79/3,441.29 = 1,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.79x = 3,441.29 × 1,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.79x = 4,730,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,821.38/2,493.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.04

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