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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.35, 3,750.20 and 651.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.35, 3,750.20 and 651.59 is: 977.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.35 : 3,750.20 = 651.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.35/3,750.20 = 651.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.35x = 3,750.20 × 651.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.35x = 2,443,589.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,589.56/2,500.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.30

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