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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.64, 3,732.96 and 757.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.64, 3,732.96 and 757.25 is: 1,135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.64 : 3,732.96 = 757.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.64/3,732.96 = 757.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.64x = 3,732.96 × 757.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.64x = 2,826,783.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826,783.96/2,488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.88

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