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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.82, 3,726 and 1,096.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.82, 3,726 and 1,096.56 is: 1,644.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.82 : 3,726 = 1,096.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.82/3,726 = 1,096.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.82x = 3,726 × 1,096.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.82x = 4,085,782.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,782.56/2,483.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.96

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