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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.88, 3,737.17 and 1,106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.88, 3,737.17 and 1,106.80 is: 1,658.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.88 : 3,737.17 = 1,106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.88/3,737.17 = 1,106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.88x = 3,737.17 × 1,106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.88x = 4,136,299.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,299.76/2,493.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.58

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