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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.47, 3,750.75 and 651.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.47, 3,750.75 and 651.47 is: 977.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.47 : 3,750.75 = 651.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.47/3,750.75 = 651.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.47x = 3,750.75 × 651.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.47x = 2,443,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,510.48/2,500.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.22

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