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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.66, 3,740.49 and 1,106.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.66, 3,740.49 and 1,106.67 is: 1,660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.66 : 3,740.49 = 1,106.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.66/3,740.49 = 1,106.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.66x = 3,740.49 × 1,106.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.66x = 4,139,488.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,488.07/2,493.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.01

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