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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.89, 3,753.45 and 746.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.89, 3,753.45 and 746.83 is: 1,120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.89 : 3,753.45 = 746.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.89/3,753.45 = 746.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.89x = 3,753.45 × 746.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.89x = 2,803,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,172.64/2,501.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.42

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