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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.92, 3,724.68 and 752.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.92, 3,724.68 and 752.08 is: 1,127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.92 : 3,724.68 = 752.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.92/3,724.68 = 752.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.92x = 3,724.68 × 752.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.92x = 2,801,257.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,257.33/2,483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.76

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