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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.63, 3,755.64 and 748.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.63, 3,755.64 and 748.50 is: 1,122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.63 : 3,755.64 = 748.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.63/3,755.64 = 748.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.63x = 3,755.64 × 748.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.63x = 2,811,096.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,096.54/2,503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.81

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