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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.40, 3,726.96 and 1,835.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.40, 3,726.96 and 1,835.88 is: 2,755.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.40 : 3,726.96 = 1,835.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.40/3,726.96 = 1,835.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.40x = 3,726.96 × 1,835.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.40x = 6,842,251.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,842,251.32/2,483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.20

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