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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.39, 3,725.62 and 752.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.39, 3,725.62 and 752.15 is: 1,128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.39 : 3,725.62 = 752.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.39/3,725.62 = 752.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.39x = 3,725.62 × 752.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.39x = 2,802,204.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,204.57/2,483.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.38

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