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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.62, 3,739.12 and 1,106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.62, 3,739.12 and 1,106.36 is: 1,658.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.62 : 3,739.12 = 1,106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.62/3,739.12 = 1,106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.62x = 3,739.12 × 1,106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.62x = 4,136,794.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,794.11/2,493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.95

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