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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.82, 3,758.40 and 750.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.82, 3,758.40 and 750.82 is: 1,126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.82 : 3,758.40 = 750.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.82/3,758.40 = 750.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.82x = 3,758.40 × 750.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.82x = 2,821,881.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,881.89/2,505.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.13

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