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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.52, 3,725.24 and 1,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.52, 3,725.24 and 1,115.52 is: 1,673.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.52 : 3,725.24 = 1,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.52/3,725.24 = 1,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.52x = 3,725.24 × 1,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.52x = 4,155,579.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,579.72/2,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.26

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