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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.03, 3,740.82 and 1,107.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.03, 3,740.82 and 1,107.43 is: 1,661.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.03 : 3,740.82 = 1,107.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.03/3,740.82 = 1,107.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.03x = 3,740.82 × 1,107.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.03x = 4,142,696.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,696.29/2,494.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.05

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