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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.96, 3,727.53 and 753.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.96, 3,727.53 and 753.54 is: 1,130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.96 : 3,727.53 = 753.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.96/3,727.53 = 753.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.96x = 3,727.53 × 753.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.96x = 2,808,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,842.96/2,484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.34

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