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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.66, 3,722.58 and 750.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.66, 3,722.58 and 750.29 is: 1,125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.66 : 3,722.58 = 750.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.66/3,722.58 = 750.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.66x = 3,722.58 × 750.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.66x = 2,792,995.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,995.94/2,481.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.45

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