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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.96, 3,209.84 and 1,483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.96, 3,209.84 and 1,483.72 is: 2,220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.96 : 3,209.84 = 1,483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.96/3,209.84 = 1,483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.96x = 3,209.84 × 1,483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.96x = 4,762,503.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,503.80/2,144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.32

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