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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.74, 3,725.61 and 1,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.74, 3,725.61 and 1,023.04 is: 1,534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.74 : 3,725.61 = 1,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.74/3,725.61 = 1,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.74x = 3,725.61 × 1,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.74x = 3,811,448.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,448.05/2,483.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.56

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