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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.17, 2,211.73 and 1,363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.17, 2,211.73 and 1,363.49 is: 2,033.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.17 : 2,211.73 = 1,363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.17/2,211.73 = 1,363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.17x = 2,211.73 × 1,363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.17x = 3,015,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015,671.74/1,483.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.26

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