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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.52, 3,724.32 and 1,022.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.52, 3,724.32 and 1,022.28 is: 1,533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.52 : 3,724.32 = 1,022.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.52/3,724.32 = 1,022.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.52x = 3,724.32 × 1,022.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.52x = 3,807,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,297.85/2,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.02

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