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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.05, 3,721.58 and 749.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.05, 3,721.58 and 749.67 is: 1,124.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.05 : 3,721.58 = 749.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.05/3,721.58 = 749.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.05x = 3,721.58 × 749.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.05x = 2,789,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,962.92/2,481.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.51

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