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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.19, 3,740.40 and 850.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.19, 3,740.40 and 850.34 is: 1,275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.19 : 3,740.40 = 850.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.19/3,740.40 = 850.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.19x = 3,740.40 × 850.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.19x = 3,180,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,593.03/2,494.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.20

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