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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.59, 3,754.41 and 747.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.59, 3,754.41 and 747.73 is: 1,121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.59 : 3,754.41 = 747.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.59/3,754.41 = 747.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.59x = 3,754.41 × 747.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.59x = 2,807,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,278.41/2,502.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.75

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