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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.67, 3,749.44 and 650.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.67, 3,749.44 and 650.72 is: 976.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.67 : 3,749.44 = 650.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.67/3,749.44 = 650.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.67x = 3,749.44 × 650.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.67x = 2,439,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,835.60/2,499.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.06

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