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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.91, 3,441.45 and 1,374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.91, 3,441.45 and 1,374.63 is: 1,896.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.91 : 3,441.45 = 1,374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.91/3,441.45 = 1,374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.91x = 3,441.45 × 1,374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.91x = 4,730,703.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,703.21/2,493.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.90

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