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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.72, 3,727.53 and 1,023.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.72, 3,727.53 and 1,023.07 is: 1,534.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.72 : 3,727.53 = 1,023.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.72/3,727.53 = 1,023.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.72x = 3,727.53 × 1,023.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.72x = 3,813,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,524.12/2,484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.79

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