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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.80, 3,750.11 and 1,266.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.80, 3,750.11 and 1,266.71 is: 1,900.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.80 : 3,750.11 = 1,266.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.80/3,750.11 = 1,266.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.80x = 3,750.11 × 1,266.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.80x = 4,750,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,301.84/2,499.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.27

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