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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.81, 3,441.27 and 1,445.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.81, 3,441.27 and 1,445.67 is: 1,994.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.81 : 3,441.27 = 1,445.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.81/3,441.27 = 1,445.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.81x = 3,441.27 × 1,445.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.81x = 4,974,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,940.80/2,493.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.92

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