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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.50, 3,729.90 and 755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.50, 3,729.90 and 755.14 is: 1,132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.50 : 3,729.90 = 755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.50/3,729.90 = 755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.50x = 3,729.90 × 755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.50x = 2,816,596.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,596.69/2,486.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.76

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