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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.56, 3,427.36 and 1,364.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.56, 3,427.36 and 1,364.55 is: 1,883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.56 : 3,427.36 = 1,364.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.56/3,427.36 = 1,364.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.56x = 3,427.36 × 1,364.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.56x = 4,676,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,795.50/2,483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.10

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