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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.34, 3,725.46 and 1,021.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.34, 3,725.46 and 1,021.68 is: 1,532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.34 : 3,725.46 = 1,021.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.34/3,725.46 = 1,021.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.34x = 3,725.46 × 1,021.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.34x = 3,806,227.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,227.97/2,483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.71

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