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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.29, 3,745.91 and 1,109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.29, 3,745.91 and 1,109.70 is: 1,665.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.29 : 3,745.91 = 1,109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.29/3,745.91 = 1,109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.29x = 3,745.91 × 1,109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.29x = 4,156,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,839.10/2,496.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.21

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