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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.55, 3,730.65 and 1,100.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.55, 3,730.65 and 1,100.25 is: 1,650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.55 : 3,730.65 = 1,100.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.55/3,730.65 = 1,100.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.55x = 3,730.65 × 1,100.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.55x = 4,104,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,647.66/2,486.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.74

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