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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.69, 3,751.41 and 941.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.69, 3,751.41 and 941.23 is: 1,412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.69 : 3,751.41 = 941.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.69/3,751.41 = 941.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.69x = 3,751.41 × 941.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.69x = 3,530,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,939.63/2,499.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.55

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