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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.56, 3,726.22 and 753.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.56, 3,726.22 and 753.16 is: 1,129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.56 : 3,726.22 = 753.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.56/3,726.22 = 753.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.56x = 3,726.22 × 753.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.56x = 2,806,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,439.86/2,484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.55

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