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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.45, 3,722.18 and 750.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.45, 3,722.18 and 750.07 is: 1,125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.45 : 3,722.18 = 750.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.45/3,722.18 = 750.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.45x = 3,722.18 × 750.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.45x = 2,791,895.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,895.55/2,481.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.11

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