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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,665, 2,492.46 and 1,112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,665, 2,492.46 and 1,112.76 is: 1,665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,665 : 2,492.46 = 1,112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,665/2,492.46 = 1,112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,665x = 2,492.46 × 1,112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,665x = 2,773,509.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,509.79/1,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.77

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