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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.61, 3,427.48 and 1,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.61, 3,427.48 and 1,364.60 is: 1,883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.61 : 3,427.48 = 1,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.61/3,427.48 = 1,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.61x = 3,427.48 × 1,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.61x = 4,677,139.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,139.21/2,483.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.20

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