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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.69, 3,727.02 and 1,023.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.69, 3,727.02 and 1,023.94 is: 1,535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.69 : 3,727.02 = 1,023.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.69/3,727.02 = 1,023.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.69x = 3,727.02 × 1,023.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.69x = 3,816,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,244.86/2,484.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.90

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