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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.06, 3,740.91 and 1,033.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.06, 3,740.91 and 1,033.16 is: 1,549.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.06 : 3,740.91 = 1,033.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.06/3,740.91 = 1,033.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.06x = 3,740.91 × 1,033.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.06x = 3,864,958.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,958.58/2,494.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.67

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