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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.28, 3,741.96 and 1,245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.28, 3,741.96 and 1,245.54 is: 1,868.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.28 : 3,741.96 = 1,245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.28/3,741.96 = 1,245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.28x = 3,741.96 × 1,245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.28x = 4,660,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,760.86/2,494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.58

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