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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.91, 3,740.27 and 1,105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.91, 3,740.27 and 1,105.43 is: 1,658.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.91 : 3,740.27 = 1,105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.91/3,740.27 = 1,105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.91x = 3,740.27 × 1,105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.91x = 4,134,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,582.44/2,492.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.54

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