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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.89, 3,733.29 and 757.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.89, 3,733.29 and 757.47 is: 1,136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.89 : 3,733.29 = 757.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.89/3,733.29 = 757.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.89x = 3,733.29 × 757.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.89x = 2,827,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,855.18/2,488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.19

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