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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.51, 3,727.83 and 753.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.51, 3,727.83 and 753.73 is: 1,130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.51 : 3,727.83 = 753.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.51/3,727.83 = 753.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.51x = 3,727.83 × 753.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.51x = 2,809,777.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,777.31/2,485.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.46

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