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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.32, 3,724.10 and 750.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.32, 3,724.10 and 750.95 is: 1,126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.32 : 3,724.10 = 750.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.32/3,724.10 = 750.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.32x = 3,724.10 × 750.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.32x = 2,796,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,590.52/2,482.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.60

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