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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.55, 3,725.33 and 634.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.55, 3,725.33 and 634.67 is: 952.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.55 : 3,725.33 = 634.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.55/3,725.33 = 634.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.55x = 3,725.33 × 634.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.55x = 2,364,355.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,355.19/2,483.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.01

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