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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.48, 3,749.95 and 940.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.48, 3,749.95 and 940.70 is: 1,410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.48 : 3,749.95 = 940.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.48/3,749.95 = 940.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.48x = 3,749.95 × 940.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.48x = 3,527,573.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,573.26/2,500.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.76

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