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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.71, 2,233.44 and 1,349.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.71, 2,233.44 and 1,349.79 is: 2,031.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.71 : 2,233.44 = 1,349.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.71/2,233.44 = 1,349.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.71x = 2,233.44 × 1,349.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.71x = 3,014,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,674.98/1,483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.85

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