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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.25, 3,738.09 and 1,031.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.25, 3,738.09 and 1,031.39 is: 1,545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.25 : 3,738.09 = 1,031.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.25/3,738.09 = 1,031.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.25x = 3,738.09 × 1,031.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.25x = 3,855,428.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,428.65/2,494.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.73

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