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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.62, 3,745.80 and 1,110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.62, 3,745.80 and 1,110.08 is: 1,665.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.62 : 3,745.80 = 1,110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.62/3,745.80 = 1,110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.62x = 3,745.80 × 1,110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.62x = 4,158,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,147.03/2,496.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.51

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