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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.35, 3,442.23 and 1,375.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.35, 3,442.23 and 1,375.29 is: 1,897.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.35 : 3,442.23 = 1,375.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.35/3,442.23 = 1,375.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.35x = 3,442.23 × 1,375.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.35x = 4,734,064.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734,064.50/2,494.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.92

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