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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.87, 3,725.87 and 1,503.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.87, 3,725.87 and 1,503.36 is: 2,255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.87 : 3,725.87 = 1,503.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.87/3,725.87 = 1,503.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.87x = 3,725.87 × 1,503.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.87x = 5,601,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,601,316.41/2,483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.08

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