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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.80, 3,723.68 and 751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.80, 3,723.68 and 751.28 is: 1,126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.80 : 3,723.68 = 751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.80/3,723.68 = 751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.80x = 3,723.68 × 751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.80x = 2,797,526.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,526.31/2,482.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.76

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