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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.39, 3,738.92 and 1,105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.39, 3,738.92 and 1,105.69 is: 1,658.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.39 : 3,738.92 = 1,105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.39/3,738.92 = 1,105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.39x = 3,738.92 × 1,105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.39x = 4,134,086.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,086.45/2,492.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.69

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