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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.15, 3,748.97 and 833.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.15, 3,748.97 and 833.69 is: 1,250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.15 : 3,748.97 = 833.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.15/3,748.97 = 833.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.15x = 3,748.97 × 833.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.15x = 3,125,469.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,469.43/2,500.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.11

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