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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.12, 3,723.72 and 1,022.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.12, 3,723.72 and 1,022.88 is: 1,533.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.12 : 3,723.72 = 1,022.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.12/3,723.72 = 1,022.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.12x = 3,723.72 × 1,022.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.12x = 3,808,918.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,918.71/2,484.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.31

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