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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.57, 3,749.48 and 650.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.57, 3,749.48 and 650.67 is: 976.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.57 : 3,749.48 = 650.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.57/3,749.48 = 650.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.57x = 3,749.48 × 650.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.57x = 2,439,674.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,674.15/2,499.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.04

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