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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.90, 3,441.18 and 1,747.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.90, 3,441.18 and 1,747.62 is: 2,411.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.90 : 3,441.18 = 1,747.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.90/3,441.18 = 1,747.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.90x = 3,441.18 × 1,747.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.90x = 6,013,874.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,013,874.99/2,493.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.43

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