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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.60, 3,725.40 and 2,021.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.60, 3,725.40 and 2,021.90 is: 3,032.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.60 : 3,725.40 = 2,021.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.60/3,725.40 = 2,021.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.60x = 3,725.40 × 2,021.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.60x = 7,532,386.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,386.26/2,483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.85

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