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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.22, 3,717.43 and 1,604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.22, 3,717.43 and 1,604.02 is: 2,401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.22 : 3,717.43 = 1,604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.22/3,717.43 = 1,604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.22x = 3,717.43 × 1,604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.22x = 5,962,818.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,962,818.76/2,483.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.24

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