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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.40, 3,723.71 and 751.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.40, 3,723.71 and 751.03 is: 1,126.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.40 : 3,723.71 = 751.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.40/3,723.71 = 751.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.40x = 3,723.71 × 751.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.40x = 2,796,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,604.86/2,482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.57

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