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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.89, 3,441.57 and 1,374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.89, 3,441.57 and 1,374.90 is: 1,897.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.89 : 3,441.57 = 1,374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.89/3,441.57 = 1,374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.89x = 3,441.57 × 1,374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.89x = 4,731,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,814.59/2,493.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.37

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