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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.50, 3,750.39 and 1,113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.50, 3,750.39 and 1,113.78 is: 1,670.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.50 : 3,750.39 = 1,113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.50/3,750.39 = 1,113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.50x = 3,750.39 × 1,113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.50x = 4,177,109.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,109.37/2,500.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.51

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