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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.38, 3,727.17 and 753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.38, 3,727.17 and 753 is: 1,129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.38 : 3,727.17 = 753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.38/3,727.17 = 753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.38x = 3,727.17 × 753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.38x = 2,806,559.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,559.01/2,484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.68

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