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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.56, 3,723.36 and 750.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.56, 3,723.36 and 750.78 is: 1,126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.56 : 3,723.36 = 750.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.56/3,723.36 = 750.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.56x = 3,723.36 × 750.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.56x = 2,795,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,424.22/2,482.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.02

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