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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.40, 3,725.04 and 1,022.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.40, 3,725.04 and 1,022.64 is: 1,533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.40 : 3,725.04 = 1,022.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.40/3,725.04 = 1,022.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.40x = 3,725.04 × 1,022.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.40x = 3,809,374.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,374.91/2,483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.94

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