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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.43, 3,723.65 and 1,020.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.43, 3,723.65 and 1,020.56 is: 1,530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.43 : 3,723.65 = 1,020.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.43/3,723.65 = 1,020.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.43x = 3,723.65 × 1,020.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.43x = 3,800,203.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,203.14/2,482.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.84

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