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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.71, 3,722.58 and 750.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.71, 3,722.58 and 750.35 is: 1,125.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.71 : 3,722.58 = 750.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.71/3,722.58 = 750.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.71x = 3,722.58 × 750.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.71x = 2,793,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,237.90/2,481.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.53

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