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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.80, 3,724.17 and 1,020.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.80, 3,724.17 and 1,020.93 is: 1,531.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.80 : 3,724.17 = 1,020.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.80/3,724.17 = 1,020.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.80x = 3,724.17 × 1,020.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.80x = 3,802,116.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,116.88/2,482.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.38

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