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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.50, 3,724.25 and 727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.50, 3,724.25 and 727.52 is: 1,091.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.50 : 3,724.25 = 727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.50/3,724.25 = 727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.50x = 3,724.25 × 727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.50x = 2,709,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,444.10/2,482.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.42

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