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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.48, 3,727.36 and 753.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.48, 3,727.36 and 753.12 is: 1,129.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.48 : 3,727.36 = 753.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.48/3,727.36 = 753.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.48x = 3,727.36 × 753.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.48x = 2,807,149.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,149.36/2,484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.87

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