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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.76, 3,735.20 and 758.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.76, 3,735.20 and 758.25 is: 1,137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.76 : 3,735.20 = 758.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.76/3,735.20 = 758.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.76x = 3,735.20 × 758.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.76x = 2,832,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,217.30/2,489.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.55

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