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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.52, 3,759.82 and 1,482.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.52, 3,759.82 and 1,482.52 is: 2,045.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.52 : 3,759.82 = 1,482.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.52/3,759.82 = 1,482.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.52x = 3,759.82 × 1,482.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.52x = 5,574,008.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,008.35/2,724.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.87

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