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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.81, 3,749.63 and 1,330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.81, 3,749.63 and 1,330.09 is: 1,994.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.81 : 3,749.63 = 1,330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.81/3,749.63 = 1,330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.81x = 3,749.63 × 1,330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.81x = 4,987,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987,329.34/2,500.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.29

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