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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.32, 3,740.19 and 1,033.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.32, 3,740.19 and 1,033.89 is: 1,550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.32 : 3,740.19 = 1,033.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.32/3,740.19 = 1,033.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.32x = 3,740.19 × 1,033.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.32x = 3,866,945.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,945.04/2,494.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.30

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