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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.44, 3,741.66 and 934.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.44, 3,741.66 and 934.74 is: 1,402.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.44 : 3,741.66 = 934.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.44/3,741.66 = 934.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.44x = 3,741.66 × 934.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.44x = 3,497,479.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,479.27/2,494.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.11

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