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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.69, 3,726.14 and 1,754.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.69, 3,726.14 and 1,754.69 is: 2,632.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.69 : 3,726.14 = 1,754.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.69/3,726.14 = 1,754.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.69x = 3,726.14 × 1,754.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.69x = 6,538,211.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,538,211.82/2,483.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.46

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