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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.08, 3,724.57 and 2,095.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.08, 3,724.57 and 2,095.57 is: 3,143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.08 : 3,724.57 = 2,095.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.08/3,724.57 = 2,095.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.08x = 3,724.57 × 2,095.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.08x = 7,805,097.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805,097.15/2,483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.31

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