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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.78, 3,725.46 and 634.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.78, 3,725.46 and 634.82 is: 952.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.78 : 3,725.46 = 634.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.78/3,725.46 = 634.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.78x = 3,725.46 × 634.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.78x = 2,364,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,996.52/2,483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.18

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