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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.48, 2,983.95 and 1,456.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.48, 2,983.95 and 1,456.08 is: 2,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.48 : 2,983.95 = 1,456.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.48/2,983.95 = 1,456.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.48x = 2,983.95 × 1,456.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.48x = 4,344,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,869.92/2,163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.28

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