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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.50, 3,728.51 and 945.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.50, 3,728.51 and 945.50 is: 1,418.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.50 : 3,728.51 = 945.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.50/3,728.51 = 945.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.50x = 3,728.51 × 945.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.50x = 3,525,301.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,301.48/2,484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.92

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