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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.76, 3,427.82 and 1,364.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.76, 3,427.82 and 1,364.90 is: 1,883.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.76 : 3,427.82 = 1,364.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.76/3,427.82 = 1,364.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.76x = 3,427.82 × 1,364.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.76x = 4,678,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,631.95/2,483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.69

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