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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.92, 3,738.72 and 1,338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.92, 3,738.72 and 1,338.32 is: 2,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.92 : 3,738.72 = 1,338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.92/3,738.72 = 1,338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.92x = 3,738.72 × 1,338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.92x = 5,003,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,603.75/2,493.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.32

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