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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.30, 3,049.65 and 1,483.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.30, 3,049.65 and 1,483.10 is: 2,225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.30 : 3,049.65 = 1,483.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.30/3,049.65 = 1,483.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.30x = 3,049.65 × 1,483.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.30x = 4,522,935.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,935.92/2,032.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.53

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