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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.28, 3,740.18 and 1,106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.28, 3,740.18 and 1,106.93 is: 1,660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.28 : 3,740.18 = 1,106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.28/3,740.18 = 1,106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.28x = 3,740.18 × 1,106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.28x = 4,140,117.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,117.45/2,493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.51

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