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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.93, 3,427.89 and 1,364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.93, 3,427.89 and 1,364.98 is: 1,883.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.93 : 3,427.89 = 1,364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.93/3,427.89 = 1,364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.93x = 3,427.89 × 1,364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.93x = 4,678,984.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,984.39/2,483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.70

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