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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.93, 3,742.20 and 1,108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.93, 3,742.20 and 1,108.26 is: 1,662.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.93 : 3,742.20 = 1,108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.93/3,742.20 = 1,108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.93x = 3,742.20 × 1,108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.93x = 4,147,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,330.57/2,493.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.97

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