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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.47, 3,626.72 and 751.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.47, 3,626.72 and 751.56 is: 1,127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.47 : 3,626.72 = 751.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.47/3,626.72 = 751.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.47x = 3,626.72 × 751.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.47x = 2,725,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,683.14/2,417.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.50

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