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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.60, 3,427.56 and 1,364.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.60, 3,427.56 and 1,364.54 is: 1,883.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.60 : 3,427.56 = 1,364.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.60/3,427.56 = 1,364.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.60x = 3,427.56 × 1,364.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.60x = 4,677,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,025.58/2,483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.17

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