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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.87, 3,727.67 and 753.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.87, 3,727.67 and 753.63 is: 1,130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.87 : 3,727.67 = 753.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.87/3,727.67 = 753.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.87x = 3,727.67 × 753.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.87x = 2,809,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,280.17/2,484.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.55

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