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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.49, 3,721.38 and 1,094.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.49, 3,721.38 and 1,094.13 is: 1,641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.49 : 3,721.38 = 1,094.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.49/3,721.38 = 1,094.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.49x = 3,721.38 × 1,094.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.49x = 4,071,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,673.50/2,480.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.48

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