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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.20, 2,814.55 and 1,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.20, 2,814.55 and 1,483.52 is: 2,045.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.20 : 2,814.55 = 1,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.20/2,814.55 = 1,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.20x = 2,814.55 × 1,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.20x = 4,175,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,423.43/2,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.57

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