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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.71, 3,724.08 and 1,020.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.71, 3,724.08 and 1,020.84 is: 1,531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.71 : 3,724.08 = 1,020.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.71/3,724.08 = 1,020.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.71x = 3,724.08 × 1,020.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.71x = 3,801,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,689.83/2,482.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.27

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