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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.02, 3,426.58 and 1,363.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.02, 3,426.58 and 1,363.97 is: 1,882.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.02 : 3,426.58 = 1,363.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.02/3,426.58 = 1,363.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.02x = 3,426.58 × 1,363.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.02x = 4,673,735.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,735.19/2,483.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.28

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