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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.04, 3,725.60 and 945.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.04, 3,725.60 and 945.12 is: 1,418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.04 : 3,725.60 = 945.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.04/3,725.60 = 945.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.04x = 3,725.60 × 945.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.04x = 3,521,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,139.07/2,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.08

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