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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.83, 3,751.34 and 1,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.83, 3,751.34 and 1,114.20 is: 1,671.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.83 : 3,751.34 = 1,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.83/3,751.34 = 1,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.83x = 3,751.34 × 1,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.83x = 4,179,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,737.46/2,500.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.34

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