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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.51, 3,726.75 and 1,185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.51, 3,726.75 and 1,185.27 is: 1,777.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.51 : 3,726.75 = 1,185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.51/3,726.75 = 1,185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.51x = 3,726.75 × 1,185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.51x = 4,417,204.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,204.97/2,484.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.90

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