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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.26, 3,726.46 and 752.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.26, 3,726.46 and 752.88 is: 1,129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.26 : 3,726.46 = 752.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.26/3,726.46 = 752.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.26x = 3,726.46 × 752.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.26x = 2,805,577.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,577.20/2,484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.34

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