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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.99, 3,738.59 and 1,107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.99, 3,738.59 and 1,107.51 is: 1,660.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.99 : 3,738.59 = 1,107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.99/3,738.59 = 1,107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.99x = 3,738.59 × 1,107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.99x = 4,140,510.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,510.41/2,493.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.20

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