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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.60, 3,442.49 and 1,375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.60, 3,442.49 and 1,375.52 is: 1,898.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.60 : 3,442.49 = 1,375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.60/3,442.49 = 1,375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.60x = 3,442.49 × 1,375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.60x = 4,735,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,212.98/2,494.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.18

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