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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.04, 3,719.79 and 1,247.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.04, 3,719.79 and 1,247.43 is: 1,868.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.04 : 3,719.79 = 1,247.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.04/3,719.79 = 1,247.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.04x = 3,719.79 × 1,247.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.04x = 4,640,177.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,177.64/2,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.75

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