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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.26, 3,740.04 and 2,081.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.26, 3,740.04 and 2,081.16 is: 3,120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.26 : 3,740.04 = 2,081.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.26/3,740.04 = 2,081.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.26x = 3,740.04 × 2,081.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.26x = 7,783,621.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,783,621.65/2,494.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.61

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