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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.80, 3,736.60 and 1,516.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.80, 3,736.60 and 1,516.96 is: 2,272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.80 : 3,736.60 = 1,516.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.80/3,736.60 = 1,516.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.80x = 3,736.60 × 1,516.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.80x = 5,668,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,668,272.74/2,493.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.95

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