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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.67, 3,730.01 and 755.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.67, 3,730.01 and 755.25 is: 1,132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.67 : 3,730.01 = 755.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.67/3,730.01 = 755.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.67x = 3,730.01 × 755.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.67x = 2,817,086.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,086.28/2,486.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.88

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