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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.94, 3,757.51 and 749.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.94, 3,757.51 and 749.97 is: 1,124.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.94 : 3,757.51 = 749.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.94/3,757.51 = 749.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.94x = 3,757.51 × 749.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.94x = 2,818,019.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,019.77/2,504.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.98

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