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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.75, 3,725.64 and 944.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.75, 3,725.64 and 944.75 is: 1,417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.75 : 3,725.64 = 944.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.75/3,725.64 = 944.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.75x = 3,725.64 × 944.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.75x = 3,519,798.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,798.39/2,483.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.13

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