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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.44, 3,723.09 and 1,022.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.44, 3,723.09 and 1,022.04 is: 1,532.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.44 : 3,723.09 = 1,022.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.44/3,723.09 = 1,022.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.44x = 3,723.09 × 1,022.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.44x = 3,805,146.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,146.90/2,482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.83

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