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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.02, 3,741.09 and 1,033.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.02, 3,741.09 and 1,033.27 is: 1,549.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.02 : 3,741.09 = 1,033.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.02/3,741.09 = 1,033.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.02x = 3,741.09 × 1,033.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.02x = 3,865,556.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,556.06/2,494.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.93

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