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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.75, 3,748.14 and 1,112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.75, 3,748.14 and 1,112.52 is: 1,667.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.75 : 3,748.14 = 1,112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.75/3,748.14 = 1,112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.75x = 3,748.14 × 1,112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.75x = 4,169,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,880.71/2,500.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.45

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