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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.26, 3,725.43 and 752.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.26, 3,725.43 and 752.02 is: 1,128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.26 : 3,725.43 = 752.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.26/3,725.43 = 752.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.26x = 3,725.43 × 752.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.26x = 2,801,597.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,597.87/2,483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.19

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