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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.83, 3,747.56 and 1,110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.83, 3,747.56 and 1,110.84 is: 1,666.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.83 : 3,747.56 = 1,110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.83/3,747.56 = 1,110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.83x = 3,747.56 × 1,110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.83x = 4,162,934.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,934.00/2,497.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.62

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