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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.32, 3,751.24 and 745.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.32, 3,751.24 and 745.35 is: 1,118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.32 : 3,751.24 = 745.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.32/3,751.24 = 745.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.32x = 3,751.24 × 745.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.32x = 2,795,986.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,986.73/2,500.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.25

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