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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.57, 3,722.97 and 750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.57, 3,722.97 and 750.20 is: 1,125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.57 : 3,722.97 = 750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.57/3,722.97 = 750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.57x = 3,722.97 × 750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.57x = 2,792,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,953.48/2,481.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.48

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