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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.73, 3,442.74 and 1,375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.73, 3,442.74 and 1,375.61 is: 1,898.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.73 : 3,442.74 = 1,375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.73/3,442.74 = 1,375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.73x = 3,442.74 × 1,375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.73x = 4,735,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,850.36/2,494.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.35

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