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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.09, 3,721.80 and 749.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.09, 3,721.80 and 749.73 is: 1,124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.09 : 3,721.80 = 749.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.09/3,721.80 = 749.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.09x = 3,721.80 × 749.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.09x = 2,790,345.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,345.11/2,481.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.64

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