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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.77, 3,742.69 and 934.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.77, 3,742.69 and 934.71 is: 1,402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.77 : 3,742.69 = 934.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.77/3,742.69 = 934.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.77x = 3,742.69 × 934.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.77x = 3,498,311.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,311.06/2,494.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.26

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