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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.10, 3,735.58 and 1,106.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.10, 3,735.58 and 1,106.09 is: 1,657.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.10 : 3,735.58 = 1,106.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.10/3,735.58 = 1,106.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.10x = 3,735.58 × 1,106.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.10x = 4,131,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,887.68/2,492.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.99

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