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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.62, 3,749.56 and 650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.62, 3,749.56 and 650.74 is: 976.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.62 : 3,749.56 = 650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.62/3,749.56 = 650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.62x = 3,749.56 × 650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.62x = 2,439,988.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,988.67/2,499.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.14

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