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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.12, 3,748.68 and 855.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.12, 3,748.68 and 855.90 is: 1,283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.12 : 3,748.68 = 855.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.12/3,748.68 = 855.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.12x = 3,748.68 × 855.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.12x = 3,208,495.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,495.21/2,499.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.85

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