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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.42, 3,750.39 and 1,667.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.42, 3,750.39 and 1,667.07 is: 2,501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.42 : 3,750.39 = 1,667.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.42/3,750.39 = 1,667.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.42x = 3,750.39 × 1,667.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.42x = 6,252,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,162.66/2,499.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.45

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