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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.89, 3,741.51 and 1,107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.89, 3,741.51 and 1,107.36 is: 1,660.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.89 : 3,741.51 = 1,107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.89/3,741.51 = 1,107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.89x = 3,741.51 × 1,107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.89x = 4,143,198.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,198.51/2,494.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.67

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