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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.86, 3,746.55 and 1,109.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.86, 3,746.55 and 1,109.91 is: 1,664.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.86 : 3,746.55 = 1,109.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.86/3,746.55 = 1,109.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.86x = 3,746.55 × 1,109.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.86x = 4,158,333.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,333.31/2,497.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.76

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