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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.47, 3,442.35 and 1,375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.47, 3,442.35 and 1,375.39 is: 1,898.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.47 : 3,442.35 = 1,375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.47/3,442.35 = 1,375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.47x = 3,442.35 × 1,375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.47x = 4,734,573.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734,573.77/2,494.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.03

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