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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.80, 3,737.48 and 1,105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.80, 3,737.48 and 1,105.38 is: 1,657.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.80 : 3,737.48 = 1,105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.80/3,737.48 = 1,105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.80x = 3,737.48 × 1,105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.80x = 4,131,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,335.64/2,492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.31

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