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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.40, 3,720.99 and 1,751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.40, 3,720.99 and 1,751.44 is: 2,624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.40 : 3,720.99 = 1,751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.40/3,720.99 = 1,751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.40x = 3,720.99 × 1,751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.40x = 6,517,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,517,090.73/2,483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.26

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