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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.03, 3,745.64 and 1,110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.03, 3,745.64 and 1,110.11 is: 1,665.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.03 : 3,745.64 = 1,110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.03/3,745.64 = 1,110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.03x = 3,745.64 × 1,110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.03x = 4,158,056.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,056.47/2,497.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.20

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