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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.48, 3,726.30 and 1,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.48, 3,726.30 and 1,023.24 is: 1,534.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.48 : 3,726.30 = 1,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.48/3,726.30 = 1,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.48x = 3,726.30 × 1,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.48x = 3,812,899.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,899.21/2,484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.69

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