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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.61, 3,722.99 and 1,023.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.61, 3,722.99 and 1,023.99 is: 1,534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.61 : 3,722.99 = 1,023.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.61/3,722.99 = 1,023.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.61x = 3,722.99 × 1,023.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.61x = 3,812,299.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,299.41/2,483.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.98

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