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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.44, 2,822.45 and 1,483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.44, 2,822.45 and 1,483.92 is: 2,048.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.44 : 2,822.45 = 1,483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.44/2,822.45 = 1,483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.44x = 2,822.45 × 1,483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.44x = 4,188,282.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,282.58/2,044.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.62

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