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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.41, 3,747.67 and 1,329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.41, 3,747.67 and 1,329.97 is: 1,994.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.41 : 3,747.67 = 1,329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.41/3,747.67 = 1,329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.41x = 3,747.67 × 1,329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.41x = 4,984,283.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,283.00/2,499.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.19

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