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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.01, 3,746.77 and 1,111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.01, 3,746.77 and 1,111.59 is: 1,666.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.01 : 3,746.77 = 1,111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.01/3,746.77 = 1,111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.01x = 3,746.77 × 1,111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.01x = 4,164,872.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,872.06/2,499.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.61

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