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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.72, 3,725.58 and 752.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.72, 3,725.58 and 752.36 is: 1,128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.72 : 3,725.58 = 752.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.72/3,725.58 = 752.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.72x = 3,725.58 × 752.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.72x = 2,802,977.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,977.37/2,483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.54

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