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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.08, 3,723.04 and 750.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.08, 3,723.04 and 750.56 is: 1,125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.08 : 3,723.04 = 750.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.08/3,723.04 = 750.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.08x = 3,723.04 × 750.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.08x = 2,794,364.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,364.90/2,482.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.82

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