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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.93, 3,450.06 and 1,437.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.93, 3,450.06 and 1,437.75 is: 1,984.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.93 : 3,450.06 = 1,437.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.93/3,450.06 = 1,437.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.93x = 3,450.06 × 1,437.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.93x = 4,960,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,960,323.77/2,499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.19

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