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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.48, 2,867.91 and 1,484.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.48, 2,867.91 and 1,484.99 is: 2,051.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.48 : 2,867.91 = 1,484.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.48/2,867.91 = 1,484.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.48x = 2,867.91 × 1,484.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.48x = 4,258,817.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,817.67/2,075.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.97

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