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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.66, 3,427.52 and 1,364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.66, 3,427.52 and 1,364.62 is: 1,883.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.66 : 3,427.52 = 1,364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.66/3,427.52 = 1,364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.66x = 3,427.52 × 1,364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.66x = 4,677,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,263.02/2,483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.21

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