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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.79, 3,726.38 and 2,025.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.79, 3,726.38 and 2,025.89 is: 3,039.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.79 : 3,726.38 = 2,025.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.79/3,726.38 = 2,025.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.79x = 3,726.38 × 2,025.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.79x = 7,549,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549,235.98/2,483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.40

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