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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.99, 3,740.99 and 2,341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.99, 3,740.99 and 2,341.75 is: 3,512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.99 : 3,740.99 = 2,341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.99/3,740.99 = 2,341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.99x = 3,740.99 × 2,341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.99x = 8,760,463.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760,463.33/2,493.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.63

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