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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.52, 3,722.30 and 750.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.52, 3,722.30 and 750.28 is: 1,125.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.52 : 3,722.30 = 750.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.52/3,722.30 = 750.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.52x = 3,722.30 × 750.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.52x = 2,792,767.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,767.24/2,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.43

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