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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.60, 3,741.56 and 1,106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.60, 3,741.56 and 1,106.72 is: 1,660.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.60 : 3,741.56 = 1,106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.60/3,741.56 = 1,106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.60x = 3,741.56 × 1,106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.60x = 4,140,859.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,859.28/2,493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.59

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