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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.68, 3,740.64 and 1,106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.68, 3,740.64 and 1,106.92 is: 1,661.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.68 : 3,740.64 = 1,106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.68/3,740.64 = 1,106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.68x = 3,740.64 × 1,106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.68x = 4,140,589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,589.23/2,492.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.10

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