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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.22, 3,749.52 and 1,183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.22, 3,749.52 and 1,183.76 is: 1,775.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.22 : 3,749.52 = 1,183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.22/3,749.52 = 1,183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.22x = 3,749.52 × 1,183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.22x = 4,438,531.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,531.80/2,500.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.26

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