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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.83, 3,723.54 and 945.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.83, 3,723.54 and 945.91 is: 1,418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.83 : 3,723.54 = 945.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.83/3,723.54 = 945.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.83x = 3,723.54 × 945.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.83x = 3,522,133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,133.72/2,483.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.03

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