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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.27, 3,442.07 and 1,375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.27, 3,442.07 and 1,375.26 is: 1,897.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.27 : 3,442.07 = 1,375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.27/3,442.07 = 1,375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.27x = 3,442.07 × 1,375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.27x = 4,733,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,731.72/2,494.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.84

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