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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.85, 3,724.75 and 1,058.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.85, 3,724.75 and 1,058.50 is: 1,587.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.85 : 3,724.75 = 1,058.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.85/3,724.75 = 1,058.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.85x = 3,724.75 × 1,058.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.85x = 3,942,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,647.88/2,483.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.31

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