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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.76, 3,722.37 and 750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.76, 3,722.37 and 750.52 is: 1,125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.76 : 3,722.37 = 750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.76/3,722.37 = 750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.76x = 3,722.37 × 750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.76x = 2,793,713.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,713.13/2,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.70

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