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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.57, 3,257.56 and 1,483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.57, 3,257.56 and 1,483.60 is: 2,221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.57 : 3,257.56 = 1,483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.57/3,257.56 = 1,483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.57x = 3,257.56 × 1,483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.57x = 4,832,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,832,916.02/2,175.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.45

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