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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.88, 3,757.93 and 750.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.88, 3,757.93 and 750.04 is: 1,125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.88 : 3,757.93 = 750.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.88/3,757.93 = 750.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.88x = 3,757.93 × 750.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.88x = 2,818,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,597.82/2,504.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.24

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