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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.80, 3,723.39 and 751.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.80, 3,723.39 and 751.02 is: 1,126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.80 : 3,723.39 = 751.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.80/3,723.39 = 751.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.80x = 3,723.39 × 751.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.80x = 2,796,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,340.36/2,482.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.28

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