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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.99, 3,753.92 and 1,203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.99, 3,753.92 and 1,203.37 is: 1,806.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.99 : 3,753.92 = 1,203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.99/3,753.92 = 1,203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.99x = 3,753.92 × 1,203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.99x = 4,517,366.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,366.07/2,500.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.23

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