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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.31, 3,741.29 and 1,033.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.31, 3,741.29 and 1,033.41 is: 1,550.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.31 : 3,741.29 = 1,033.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.31/3,741.29 = 1,033.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.31x = 3,741.29 × 1,033.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.31x = 3,866,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,281.33/2,494.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.04

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