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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.82, 3,257.94 and 1,483.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.82, 3,257.94 and 1,483.85 is: 2,221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.82 : 3,257.94 = 1,483.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.82/3,257.94 = 1,483.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.82x = 3,257.94 × 1,483.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.82x = 4,834,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,294.27/2,175.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.83

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