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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.74, 3,442.94 and 1,375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.74, 3,442.94 and 1,375.88 is: 1,898.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.74 : 3,442.94 = 1,375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.74/3,442.94 = 1,375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.74x = 3,442.94 × 1,375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.74x = 4,737,072.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,072.29/2,494.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.82

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