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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.40, 3,427.07 and 1,364.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.40, 3,427.07 and 1,364.35 is: 1,882.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.40 : 3,427.07 = 1,364.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.40/3,427.07 = 1,364.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.40x = 3,427.07 × 1,364.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.40x = 4,675,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,722.95/2,483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.79

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