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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.82, 3,443.01 and 1,375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.82, 3,443.01 and 1,375.75 is: 1,898.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.82 : 3,443.01 = 1,375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.82/3,443.01 = 1,375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.82x = 3,443.01 × 1,375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.82x = 4,736,720.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,720.15/2,494.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.62

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