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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.96, 3,710.94 and 1,105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.96, 3,710.94 and 1,105 is: 1,657.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.96 : 3,710.94 = 1,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.96/3,710.94 = 1,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.96x = 3,710.94 × 1,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.96x = 4,100,588.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,588.70/2,473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.50

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