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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.54, 2,650.83 and 1,483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.54, 2,650.83 and 1,483.18 is: 2,219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.54 : 2,650.83 = 1,483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.54/2,650.83 = 1,483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.54x = 2,650.83 × 1,483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.54x = 3,931,658.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,658.04/1,771.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.34

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