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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.17, 3,442.04 and 1,375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.17, 3,442.04 and 1,375.17 is: 1,897.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.17 : 3,442.04 = 1,375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.17/3,442.04 = 1,375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.17x = 3,442.04 × 1,375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.17x = 4,733,383.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,383.27/2,494.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.78

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