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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.76, 4,172.28 and 2,483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.76, 4,172.28 and 2,483.44 is: 3,720.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.76 : 4,172.28 = 2,483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.76/4,172.28 = 2,483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.76x = 4,172.28 × 2,483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.76x = 10,361,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,361,607.04/2,784.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.83

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