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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.48, 3,427.16 and 1,364.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.48, 3,427.16 and 1,364.39 is: 1,882.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.48 : 3,427.16 = 1,364.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.48/3,427.16 = 1,364.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.48x = 3,427.16 × 1,364.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.48x = 4,675,976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,976.01/2,483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.83

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