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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.08, 3,739.81 and 1,324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.08, 3,739.81 and 1,324.74 is: 1,986.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.08 : 3,739.81 = 1,324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.08/3,739.81 = 1,324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.08x = 3,739.81 × 1,324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.08x = 4,954,275.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,275.90/2,494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.41

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