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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.89, 3,726.37 and 752.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.89, 3,726.37 and 752.65 is: 1,129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.89 : 3,726.37 = 752.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.89/3,726.37 = 752.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.89x = 3,726.37 × 752.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.89x = 2,804,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,633.75/2,483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.13

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