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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.25, 3,783.02 and 1,499.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.25, 3,783.02 and 1,499.25 is: 2,069.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.25 : 3,783.02 = 1,499.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.25/3,783.02 = 1,499.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.25x = 3,783.02 × 1,499.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.25x = 5,671,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,671,685.24/2,741.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.01

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