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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.24, 3,749.73 and 1,113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.24, 3,749.73 and 1,113.54 is: 1,670.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.24 : 3,749.73 = 1,113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.24/3,749.73 = 1,113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.24x = 3,749.73 × 1,113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.24x = 4,175,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,474.34/2,499.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.70

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