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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.72, 3,427.53 and 1,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.72, 3,427.53 and 1,364.72 is: 1,883.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.72 : 3,427.53 = 1,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.72/3,427.53 = 1,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.72x = 3,427.53 × 1,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.72x = 4,677,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,601.60/2,483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.31

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