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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.70, 3,726.09 and 752.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.70, 3,726.09 and 752.46 is: 1,128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.70 : 3,726.09 = 752.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.70/3,726.09 = 752.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.70x = 3,726.09 × 752.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.70x = 2,803,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,733.68/2,483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.85

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