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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.36, 2,916.48 and 1,483.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.36, 2,916.48 and 1,483.94 is: 2,046.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.36 : 2,916.48 = 1,483.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.36/2,916.48 = 1,483.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.36x = 2,916.48 × 1,483.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.36x = 4,327,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,881.33/2,114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.90

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