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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.71, 3,752.52 and 746.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.71, 3,752.52 and 746.71 is: 1,120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.71 : 3,752.52 = 746.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.71/3,752.52 = 746.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.71x = 3,752.52 × 746.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.71x = 2,802,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,048.90/2,501.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.05

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