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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.78, 3,427.60 and 1,364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.78, 3,427.60 and 1,364.73 is: 1,883.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.78 : 3,427.60 = 1,364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.78/3,427.60 = 1,364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.78x = 3,427.60 × 1,364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.78x = 4,677,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,748.55/2,483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.32

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