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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.51, 3,741.87 and 1,107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.51, 3,741.87 and 1,107.59 is: 1,661.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.51 : 3,741.87 = 1,107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.51/3,741.87 = 1,107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.51x = 3,741.87 × 1,107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.51x = 4,144,457.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,457.79/2,494.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.43

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