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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.51, 3,727.31 and 753.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.51, 3,727.31 and 753.27 is: 1,130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.51 : 3,727.31 = 753.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.51/3,727.31 = 753.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.51x = 3,727.31 × 753.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.51x = 2,807,667.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,667.04/2,484.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.07

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