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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.98, 3,443.05 and 1,375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.98, 3,443.05 and 1,375.89 is: 1,898.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.98 : 3,443.05 = 1,375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.98/3,443.05 = 1,375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.98x = 3,443.05 × 1,375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.98x = 4,737,258.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,258.06/2,494.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.72

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