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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.93, 3,747.67 and 1,038.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.93, 3,747.67 and 1,038.15 is: 1,556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.93 : 3,747.67 = 1,038.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.93/3,747.67 = 1,038.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.93x = 3,747.67 × 1,038.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.93x = 3,890,641.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,641.02/2,499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.30

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