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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.73, 3,427.42 and 1,364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.73, 3,427.42 and 1,364.82 is: 1,883.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.73 : 3,427.42 = 1,364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.73/3,427.42 = 1,364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.73x = 3,427.42 × 1,364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.73x = 4,677,811.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,811.36/2,483.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.38

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