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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.16, 3,727.92 and 753.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.16, 3,727.92 and 753.92 is: 1,130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.16 : 3,727.92 = 753.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.16/3,727.92 = 753.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.16x = 3,727.92 × 753.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.16x = 2,810,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,553.45/2,485.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.93

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