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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.75, 3,746.01 and 1,674.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.75, 3,746.01 and 1,674.50 is: 2,510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.75 : 3,746.01 = 1,674.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.75/3,746.01 = 1,674.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.75x = 3,746.01 × 1,674.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.75x = 6,272,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,272,693.75/2,498.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.33

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