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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.97, 3,750.73 and 940.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.97, 3,750.73 and 940.11 is: 1,410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.97 : 3,750.73 = 940.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.97/3,750.73 = 940.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.97x = 3,750.73 × 940.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.97x = 3,526,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,098.78/2,499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.46

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