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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.88, 3,739.50 and 1,105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.88, 3,739.50 and 1,105.56 is: 1,658.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.88 : 3,739.50 = 1,105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.88/3,739.50 = 1,105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.88x = 3,739.50 × 1,105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.88x = 4,134,241.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,241.62/2,492.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.42

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