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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.41, 3,749.05 and 650.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.41, 3,749.05 and 650.45 is: 975.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.41 : 3,749.05 = 650.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.41/3,749.05 = 650.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.41x = 3,749.05 × 650.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.41x = 2,438,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,569.57/2,499.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.66

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