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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.94, 3,725.91 and 1,003.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.94, 3,725.91 and 1,003.83 is: 1,505.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.94 : 3,725.91 = 1,003.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.94/3,725.91 = 1,003.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.94x = 3,725.91 × 1,003.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.94x = 3,740,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,180.24/2,483.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.75

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