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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.77, 3,727.76 and 753.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.77, 3,727.76 and 753.39 is: 1,130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.77 : 3,727.76 = 753.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.77/3,727.76 = 753.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.77x = 3,727.76 × 753.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.77x = 2,808,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,453.34/2,484.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.27

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