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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.89, 3,745.06 and 1,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.89, 3,745.06 and 1,035.06 is: 1,553.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.89 : 3,745.06 = 1,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.89/3,745.06 = 1,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.89x = 3,745.06 × 1,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.89x = 3,876,361.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,361.80/2,494.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.72

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