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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.97, 3,741.59 and 933.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.97, 3,741.59 and 933.99 is: 1,401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.97 : 3,741.59 = 933.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.97/3,741.59 = 933.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.97x = 3,741.59 × 933.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.97x = 3,494,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,609.98/2,493.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.23

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