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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.77, 3,725.73 and 1,022.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.77, 3,725.73 and 1,022.18 is: 1,532.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.77 : 3,725.73 = 1,022.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.77/3,725.73 = 1,022.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.77x = 3,725.73 × 1,022.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.77x = 3,808,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,342.95/2,484.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.68

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