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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.76, 3,723.80 and 1,186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.76, 3,723.80 and 1,186.14 is: 1,778.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.76 : 3,723.80 = 1,186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.76/3,723.80 = 1,186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.76x = 3,723.80 × 1,186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.76x = 4,416,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,948.13/2,483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.33

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