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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.25, 3,745.61 and 1,110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.25, 3,745.61 and 1,110.83 is: 1,665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.25 : 3,745.61 = 1,110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.25/3,745.61 = 1,110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.25x = 3,745.61 × 1,110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.25x = 4,160,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,720.01/2,498.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.45

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