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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.93, 3,449.92 and 1,505.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.93, 3,449.92 and 1,505.87 is: 2,078.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.93 : 3,449.92 = 1,505.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.93/3,449.92 = 1,505.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.93x = 3,449.92 × 1,505.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.93x = 5,195,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195,128.60/2,499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.11

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