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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.22, 3,722.40 and 1,023.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.22, 3,722.40 and 1,023.39 is: 1,534.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.22 : 3,722.40 = 1,023.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.22/3,722.40 = 1,023.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.22x = 3,722.40 × 1,023.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.22x = 3,809,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,466.94/2,483.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.08

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