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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.37, 3,746.21 and 1,110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.37, 3,746.21 and 1,110.62 is: 1,664.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.37 : 3,746.21 = 1,110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.37/3,746.21 = 1,110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.37x = 3,746.21 × 1,110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.37x = 4,160,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,615.75/2,499.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.67

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