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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.90, 3,755.80 and 748.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.90, 3,755.80 and 748.91 is: 1,123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.90 : 3,755.80 = 748.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.90/3,755.80 = 748.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.90x = 3,755.80 × 748.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.90x = 2,812,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,737.40/2,503.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.34

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