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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.53, 3,741.74 and 645.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.53, 3,741.74 and 645.64 is: 968.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.53 : 3,741.74 = 645.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.53/3,741.74 = 645.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.53x = 3,741.74 × 645.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.53x = 2,415,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,806.85/2,494.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.44

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