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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.10, 2,492.22 and 737.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.10, 2,492.22 and 737.30 is: 1,106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.10 : 2,492.22 = 737.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.10/2,492.22 = 737.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.10x = 2,492.22 × 737.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.10x = 1,837,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,511.64/1,661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.20

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