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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.89, 3,442.86 and 1,375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.89, 3,442.86 and 1,375.80 is: 1,898.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.89 : 3,442.86 = 1,375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.89/3,442.86 = 1,375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.89x = 3,442.86 × 1,375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.89x = 4,736,686.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,686.79/2,494.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.56

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