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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.46, 3,726.90 and 1,022.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.46, 3,726.90 and 1,022.61 is: 1,534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.46 : 3,726.90 = 1,022.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.46/3,726.90 = 1,022.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.46x = 3,726.90 × 1,022.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.46x = 3,811,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,165.21/2,483.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.62

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