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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.99, 3,727.51 and 730.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.99, 3,727.51 and 730.03 is: 1,095.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.99 : 3,727.51 = 730.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.99/3,727.51 = 730.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.99x = 3,727.51 × 730.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.99x = 2,721,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,173.22/2,484.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.04

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