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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.02, 3,741.78 and 1,107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.02, 3,741.78 and 1,107.70 is: 1,661.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.02 : 3,741.78 = 1,107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.02/3,741.78 = 1,107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.02x = 3,741.78 × 1,107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.02x = 4,144,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,769.71/2,494.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.88

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