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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.21, 3,723.33 and 750.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.21, 3,723.33 and 750.85 is: 1,126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.21 : 3,723.33 = 750.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.21/3,723.33 = 750.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.21x = 3,723.33 × 750.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.21x = 2,795,662.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,662.33/2,482.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.28

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