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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.21, 3,741.76 and 1,033.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.21, 3,741.76 and 1,033.47 is: 1,550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.21 : 3,741.76 = 1,033.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.21/3,741.76 = 1,033.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.21x = 3,741.76 × 1,033.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.21x = 3,866,996.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,996.71/2,494.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.39

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