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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.21, 3,724.83 and 751.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.21, 3,724.83 and 751.85 is: 1,127.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.21 : 3,724.83 = 751.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.21/3,724.83 = 751.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.21x = 3,724.83 × 751.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.21x = 2,800,513.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,513.44/2,483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.78

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