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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.44, 3,744.44 and 1,110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.44, 3,744.44 and 1,110.88 is: 1,664.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.44 : 3,744.44 = 1,110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.44/3,744.44 = 1,110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.44x = 3,744.44 × 1,110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.44x = 4,159,623.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,623.51/2,498.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.89

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