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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.52, 3,723.80 and 751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.52, 3,723.80 and 751.28 is: 1,126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.52 : 3,723.80 = 751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.52/3,723.80 = 751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.52x = 3,723.80 × 751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.52x = 2,797,616.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,616.46/2,482.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.93

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