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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.95, 3,747.19 and 1,575.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.95, 3,747.19 and 1,575.94 is: 2,362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.95 : 3,747.19 = 1,575.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.95/3,747.19 = 1,575.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.95x = 3,747.19 × 1,575.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.95x = 5,905,346.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,905,346.61/2,499.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.19

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