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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.79, 3,721.32 and 749.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.79, 3,721.32 and 749.37 is: 1,124.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.79 : 3,721.32 = 749.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.79/3,721.32 = 749.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.79x = 3,721.32 × 749.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.79x = 2,788,634.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,634.39/2,480.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.09

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