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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.69, 2,961.73 and 1,483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.69, 2,961.73 and 1,483.30 is: 2,046.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.69 : 2,961.73 = 1,483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.69/2,961.73 = 1,483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.69x = 2,961.73 × 1,483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.69x = 4,393,134.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,134.11/2,146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.47

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