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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.79, 3,740.85 and 1,108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.79, 3,740.85 and 1,108.94 is: 1,662.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.79 : 3,740.85 = 1,108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.79/3,740.85 = 1,108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.79x = 3,740.85 × 1,108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.79x = 4,148,359.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,359.49/2,495.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.14

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