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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.82, 3,740.73 and 2,060.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.82, 3,740.73 and 2,060.07 is: 3,090.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.82 : 3,740.73 = 2,060.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.82/3,740.73 = 2,060.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.82x = 3,740.73 × 2,060.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.82x = 7,706,165.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,706,165.65/2,493.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.11

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