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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.95, 3,727.22 and 753.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.95, 3,727.22 and 753.57 is: 1,130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.95 : 3,727.22 = 753.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.95/3,727.22 = 753.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.95x = 3,727.22 × 753.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.95x = 2,808,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,717.41/2,484.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.29

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