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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.25, 3,721.53 and 837.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.25, 3,721.53 and 837.58 is: 1,256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.25 : 3,721.53 = 837.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.25/3,721.53 = 837.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.25x = 3,721.53 × 837.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.25x = 3,117,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,079.10/2,481.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.25

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