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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.83, 3,749.98 and 650.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.83, 3,749.98 and 650.94 is: 976.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.83 : 3,749.98 = 650.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.83/3,749.98 = 650.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.83x = 3,749.98 × 650.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.83x = 2,441,011.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,011.98/2,499.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.47

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