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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.39, 3,727.12 and 753.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.39, 3,727.12 and 753.15 is: 1,129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.39 : 3,727.12 = 753.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.39/3,727.12 = 753.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.39x = 3,727.12 × 753.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.39x = 2,807,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,080.43/2,484.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.89

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