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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.34, 3,442.35 and 1,375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.34, 3,442.35 and 1,375.28 is: 1,897.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.34 : 3,442.35 = 1,375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.34/3,442.35 = 1,375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.34x = 3,442.35 × 1,375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.34x = 4,734,191.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734,191.77/2,494.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.97

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