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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.40, 3,738.56 and 1,104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.40, 3,738.56 and 1,104.89 is: 1,657.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.40 : 3,738.56 = 1,104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.40/3,738.56 = 1,104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.40x = 3,738.56 × 1,104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.40x = 4,130,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,701.38/2,491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.98

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