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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.44, 3,759.72 and 1,482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.44, 3,759.72 and 1,482.44 is: 2,045.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.44 : 3,759.72 = 1,482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.44/3,759.72 = 1,482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.44x = 3,759.72 × 1,482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.44x = 5,573,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,573,559.32/2,724.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.76

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