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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.38, 3,724.17 and 751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.38, 3,724.17 and 751 is: 1,126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.38 : 3,724.17 = 751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.38/3,724.17 = 751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.38x = 3,724.17 × 751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.38x = 2,796,851.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,851.67/2,482.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.68

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