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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.92, 3,740.62 and 1,107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.92, 3,740.62 and 1,107.28 is: 1,660.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.92 : 3,740.62 = 1,107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.92/3,740.62 = 1,107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.92x = 3,740.62 × 1,107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.92x = 4,141,913.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,913.71/2,493.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.80

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