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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.59, 3,741.90 and 1,033.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.59, 3,741.90 and 1,033.73 is: 1,550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.59 : 3,741.90 = 1,033.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.59/3,741.90 = 1,033.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.59x = 3,741.90 × 1,033.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.59x = 3,868,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,095.58/2,494.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.59

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