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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.44, 3,725.58 and 1,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.44, 3,725.58 and 1,022.20 is: 1,533.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.44 : 3,725.58 = 1,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.44/3,725.58 = 1,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.44x = 3,725.58 × 1,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.44x = 3,808,287.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,287.88/2,483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.47

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