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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.84, 3,725.52 and 752.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.84, 3,725.52 and 752.48 is: 1,128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.84 : 3,725.52 = 752.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.84/3,725.52 = 752.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.84x = 3,725.52 × 752.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.84x = 2,803,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,379.29/2,483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.65

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