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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.36, 3,739.16 and 933.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.36, 3,739.16 and 933.94 is: 1,400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.36 : 3,739.16 = 933.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.36/3,739.16 = 933.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.36x = 3,739.16 × 933.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.36x = 3,492,151.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,151.09/2,494.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.02

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