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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.14, 3,732.21 and 756.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.14, 3,732.21 and 756.75 is: 1,135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.14 : 3,732.21 = 756.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.14/3,732.21 = 756.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.14x = 3,732.21 × 756.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.14x = 2,824,349.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,349.92/2,488.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.13

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