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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.45, 3,719.72 and 1,826.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.45, 3,719.72 and 1,826.46 is: 2,735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.45 : 3,719.72 = 1,826.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.45/3,719.72 = 1,826.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.45x = 3,719.72 × 1,826.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.45x = 6,793,910.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,793,910.66/2,483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.68

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