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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.63, 3,727.03 and 753.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.63, 3,727.03 and 753.25 is: 1,129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.63 : 3,727.03 = 753.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.63/3,727.03 = 753.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.63x = 3,727.03 × 753.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.63x = 2,807,383.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,383.46/2,484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.90

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