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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.75, 3,742.66 and 1,672.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.75, 3,742.66 and 1,672.99 is: 2,506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.75 : 3,742.66 = 1,672.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.75/3,742.66 = 1,672.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.75x = 3,742.66 × 1,672.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.75x = 6,261,432.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,261,432.75/2,497.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.83

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