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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.89, 3,733.48 and 758.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.89, 3,733.48 and 758.29 is: 1,137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.89 : 3,733.48 = 758.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.89/3,733.48 = 758.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.89x = 3,733.48 × 758.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.89x = 2,831,060.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,060.55/2,489.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.02

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