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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.56, 3,727.46 and 753.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.56, 3,727.46 and 753.19 is: 1,129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.56 : 3,727.46 = 753.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.56/3,727.46 = 753.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.56x = 3,727.46 × 753.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.56x = 2,807,478.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,478.16/2,484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.97

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