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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.52, 3,720.80 and 749.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.52, 3,720.80 and 749.28 is: 1,123.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.52 : 3,720.80 = 749.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.52/3,720.80 = 749.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.52x = 3,720.80 × 749.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.52x = 2,787,921.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,921.02/2,480.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.93

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