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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.61, 3,726.99 and 1,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.61, 3,726.99 and 1,023.88 is: 1,535.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.61 : 3,726.99 = 1,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.61/3,726.99 = 1,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.61x = 3,726.99 × 1,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.61x = 3,815,990.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,990.52/2,484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.85

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