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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.28, 3,726.01 and 752.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.28, 3,726.01 and 752.50 is: 1,128.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.28 : 3,726.01 = 752.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.28/3,726.01 = 752.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.28x = 3,726.01 × 752.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.28x = 2,803,822.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,822.53/2,484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.63

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