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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.51, 3,720.08 and 1,168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.51, 3,720.08 and 1,168.37 is: 1,750.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.51 : 3,720.08 = 1,168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.51/3,720.08 = 1,168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.51x = 3,720.08 × 1,168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.51x = 4,346,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,442.49/2,483.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.12

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