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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.13, 3,748.05 and 1,111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.13, 3,748.05 and 1,111.59 is: 1,667.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.13 : 3,748.05 = 1,111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.13/3,748.05 = 1,111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.13x = 3,748.05 × 1,111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.13x = 4,166,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,294.90/2,498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.77

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