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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.82, 3,441.33 and 1,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.82, 3,441.33 and 1,374.76 is: 1,897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.82 : 3,441.33 = 1,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.82/3,441.33 = 1,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.82x = 3,441.33 × 1,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.82x = 4,730,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,987.34/2,493.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.09

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