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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.94, 3,727.41 and 1,004.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.94, 3,727.41 and 1,004.83 is: 1,507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.94 : 3,727.41 = 1,004.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.94/3,727.41 = 1,004.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.94x = 3,727.41 × 1,004.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.94x = 3,745,413.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745,413.39/2,484.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.25

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