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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.91, 3,745.38 and 1,109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.91, 3,745.38 and 1,109.92 is: 1,664.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.91 : 3,745.38 = 1,109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.91/3,745.38 = 1,109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.91x = 3,745.38 × 1,109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.91x = 4,157,072.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,072.17/2,496.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.89

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