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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.52, 3,741.71 and 1,107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.52, 3,741.71 and 1,107.12 is: 1,660.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.52 : 3,741.71 = 1,107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.52/3,741.71 = 1,107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.52x = 3,741.71 × 1,107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.52x = 4,142,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,516.44/2,494.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.65

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