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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.85, 3,717.68 and 2,483.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.85, 3,717.68 and 2,483.85 is: 3,717.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.85 : 3,717.68 = 2,483.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.85/3,717.68 = 2,483.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.85x = 3,717.68 × 2,483.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.85x = 9,234,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,234,147.05/2,483.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.68

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