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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.50, 4,202.25 and 749.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.50, 4,202.25 and 749.50 is: 1,124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.50 : 4,202.25 = 749.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.50/4,202.25 = 749.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.50x = 4,202.25 × 749.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.50x = 3,149,586.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,586.38/2,801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.25

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