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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.38, 3,728.10 and 754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.38, 3,728.10 and 754.08 is: 1,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.38 : 3,728.10 = 754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.38/3,728.10 = 754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.38x = 3,728.10 × 754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.38x = 2,811,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,285.65/2,485.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.13

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