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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.94, 3,725.91 and 1,024.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.94, 3,725.91 and 1,024.14 is: 1,536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.94 : 3,725.91 = 1,024.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.94/3,725.91 = 1,024.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.94x = 3,725.91 × 1,024.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.94x = 3,815,853.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,853.47/2,483.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.21

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