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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.14, 3,742.08 and 1,108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.14, 3,742.08 and 1,108.45 is: 1,663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.14 : 3,742.08 = 1,108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.14/3,742.08 = 1,108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.14x = 3,742.08 × 1,108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.14x = 4,147,908.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,908.58/2,494.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.06

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