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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.13, 3,726.20 and 945.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.13, 3,726.20 and 945.13 is: 1,417.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.13 : 3,726.20 = 945.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.13/3,726.20 = 945.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.13x = 3,726.20 × 945.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.13x = 3,521,743.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,743.41/2,484.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.70

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