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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.80, 3,723.68 and 1,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.80, 3,723.68 and 1,023.04 is: 1,533.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.80 : 3,723.68 = 1,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.80/3,723.68 = 1,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.80x = 3,723.68 × 1,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.80x = 3,809,473.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,473.59/2,484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.11

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