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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.49, 2,492.34 and 1,113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.49, 2,492.34 and 1,113 is: 1,668.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.49 : 2,492.34 = 1,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.49/2,492.34 = 1,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.49x = 2,492.34 × 1,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.49x = 2,773,974.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,974.42/1,662.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.57

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