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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.80, 3,729.68 and 755.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.80, 3,729.68 and 755.28 is: 1,132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.80 : 3,729.68 = 755.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.80/3,729.68 = 755.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.80x = 3,729.68 × 755.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.80x = 2,816,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,952.71/2,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.76

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