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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.96, 3,725.02 and 727.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.96, 3,725.02 and 727.93 is: 1,092.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.96 : 3,725.02 = 727.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.96/3,725.02 = 727.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.96x = 3,725.02 × 727.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.96x = 2,711,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,553.81/2,482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.07

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