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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.51, 3,726.33 and 752.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.51, 3,726.33 and 752.73 is: 1,128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.51 : 3,726.33 = 752.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.51/3,726.33 = 752.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.51x = 3,726.33 × 752.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.51x = 2,804,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,920.38/2,484.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.96

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