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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.76, 3,727.26 and 1,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.76, 3,727.26 and 1,003.80 is: 1,506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.76 : 3,727.26 = 1,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.76/3,727.26 = 1,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.76x = 3,727.26 × 1,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.76x = 3,741,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,423.59/2,483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.35

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