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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.40, 3,726.54 and 1,023.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.40, 3,726.54 and 1,023.64 is: 1,535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.40 : 3,726.54 = 1,023.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.40/3,726.54 = 1,023.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.40x = 3,726.54 × 1,023.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.40x = 3,814,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,635.41/2,484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.44

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