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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.28, 3,048.68 and 1,483.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.28, 3,048.68 and 1,483.89 is: 2,223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.28 : 3,048.68 = 1,483.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.28/3,048.68 = 1,483.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.28x = 3,048.68 × 1,483.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.28x = 4,523,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,905.77/2,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.84

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