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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.52, 3,744.59 and 1,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.52, 3,744.59 and 1,110.20 is: 1,665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.52 : 3,744.59 = 1,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.52/3,744.59 = 1,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.52x = 3,744.59 × 1,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.52x = 4,157,219.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,219.54/2,495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.87

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