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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.87, 3,750.68 and 1,113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.87, 3,750.68 and 1,113.33 is: 1,670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.87 : 3,750.68 = 1,113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.87/3,750.68 = 1,113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.87x = 3,750.68 × 1,113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.87x = 4,175,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,744.56/2,499.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.38

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