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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.30, 3,748.95 and 1,112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.30, 3,748.95 and 1,112.27 is: 1,668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.30 : 3,748.95 = 1,112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.30/3,748.95 = 1,112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.30x = 3,748.95 × 1,112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.30x = 4,169,825.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,825.87/2,499.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.40

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