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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.94, 3,748.71 and 1,235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.94, 3,748.71 and 1,235.36 is: 1,851.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.94 : 3,748.71 = 1,235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.94/3,748.71 = 1,235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.94x = 3,748.71 × 1,235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.94x = 4,631,006.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,006.39/2,500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.71

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