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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.33, 3,723.57 and 1,020.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.33, 3,723.57 and 1,020.74 is: 1,530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.33 : 3,723.57 = 1,020.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.33/3,723.57 = 1,020.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.33x = 3,723.57 × 1,020.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.33x = 3,800,778.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,778.22/2,483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.52

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