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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.52, 3,727.71 and 2,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.52, 3,727.71 and 2,026.68 is: 3,042.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.52 : 3,727.71 = 2,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.52/3,727.71 = 2,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.52x = 3,727.71 × 2,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.52x = 7,554,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554,875.30/2,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.00

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