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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.63, 3,750.90 and 940.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.63, 3,750.90 and 940.71 is: 1,411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.63 : 3,750.90 = 940.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.63/3,750.90 = 940.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.63x = 3,750.90 × 940.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.63x = 3,528,509.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,509.14/2,499.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.61

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