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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.37, 3,427.08 and 1,364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.37, 3,427.08 and 1,364.36 is: 1,882.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.37 : 3,427.08 = 1,364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.37/3,427.08 = 1,364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.37x = 3,427.08 × 1,364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.37x = 4,675,753.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,753.73/2,483.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.83

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