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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.72, 3,726.03 and 1,022.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.72, 3,726.03 and 1,022.07 is: 1,533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.72 : 3,726.03 = 1,022.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.72/3,726.03 = 1,022.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.72x = 3,726.03 × 1,022.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.72x = 3,808,258.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,258.37/2,483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.29

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