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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491.94, 3,736.35 and 1,105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491.94, 3,736.35 and 1,105.22 is: 1,657.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491.94 : 3,736.35 = 1,105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491.94/3,736.35 = 1,105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491.94x = 3,736.35 × 1,105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491.94x = 4,129,488.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,488.75/2,491.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.14

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