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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.71, 3,721.17 and 749.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.71, 3,721.17 and 749.35 is: 1,124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.71 : 3,721.17 = 749.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.71/3,721.17 = 749.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.71x = 3,721.17 × 749.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.71x = 2,788,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,458.74/2,480.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.06

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