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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.57, 3,724.47 and 751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.57, 3,724.47 and 751.20 is: 1,126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.57 : 3,724.47 = 751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.57/3,724.47 = 751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.57x = 3,724.47 × 751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.57x = 2,797,821.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,821.86/2,482.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.99

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