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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.22, 3,725.23 and 751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.22, 3,725.23 and 751.44 is: 1,127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.22 : 3,725.23 = 751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.22/3,725.23 = 751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.22x = 3,725.23 × 751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.22x = 2,799,286.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,286.83/2,483.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.28

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