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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.87, 3,427.77 and 1,364.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.87, 3,427.77 and 1,364.90 is: 1,883.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.87 : 3,427.77 = 1,364.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.87/3,427.77 = 1,364.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.87x = 3,427.77 × 1,364.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.87x = 4,678,546.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,546.13/2,483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.58

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