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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.43, 3,738.08 and 1,107.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.43, 3,738.08 and 1,107.30 is: 1,659.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.43 : 3,738.08 = 1,107.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.43/3,738.08 = 1,107.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.43x = 3,738.08 × 1,107.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.43x = 4,139,170.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,170.45/2,494.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.37

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