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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.18, 3,741.13 and 2,029.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.18, 3,741.13 and 2,029.78 is: 3,044.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.18 : 3,741.13 = 2,029.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.18/3,741.13 = 2,029.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.18x = 3,741.13 × 2,029.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.18x = 7,593,670.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,670.85/2,494.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.56

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