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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.55, 3,727.24 and 753.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.55, 3,727.24 and 753.77 is: 1,130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.55 : 3,727.24 = 753.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.55/3,727.24 = 753.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.55x = 3,727.24 × 753.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.55x = 2,809,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,481.69/2,485.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.33

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