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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.91, 3,746.88 and 1,110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.91, 3,746.88 and 1,110.92 is: 1,666.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.91 : 3,746.88 = 1,110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.91/3,746.88 = 1,110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.91x = 3,746.88 × 1,110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.91x = 4,162,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,483.93/2,497.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.39

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