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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484, 3,726 and 945.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484, 3,726 and 945.36 is: 1,418.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484 : 3,726 = 945.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484/3,726 = 945.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484x = 3,726 × 945.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484x = 3,522,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,411.36/2,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.04

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