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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.97, 3,718.55 and 1,604.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.97, 3,718.55 and 1,604.77 is: 2,402.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.97 : 3,718.55 = 1,604.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.97/3,718.55 = 1,604.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.97x = 3,718.55 × 1,604.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.97x = 5,967,412.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,967,412.20/2,483.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.37

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