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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.05, 3,726.15 and 1,388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.05, 3,726.15 and 1,388.14 is: 2,083.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.05 : 3,726.15 = 1,388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.05/3,726.15 = 1,388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.05x = 3,726.15 × 1,388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.05x = 5,172,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,397.50/2,483.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.08

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