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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.27, 3,727.22 and 1,329.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.27, 3,727.22 and 1,329.75 is: 1,995.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.27 : 3,727.22 = 1,329.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.27/3,727.22 = 1,329.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.27x = 3,727.22 × 1,329.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.27x = 4,956,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,956,264.15/2,484.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.06

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