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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.93, 3,751.52 and 1,114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.93, 3,751.52 and 1,114.11 is: 1,671.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.93 : 3,751.52 = 1,114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.93/3,751.52 = 1,114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.93x = 3,751.52 × 1,114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.93x = 4,179,600.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,600.38/2,499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.89

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