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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.52, 3,012.72 and 1,485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.52, 3,012.72 and 1,485.60 is: 2,049.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.52 : 3,012.72 = 1,485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.52/3,012.72 = 1,485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.52x = 3,012.72 × 1,485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.52x = 4,475,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,696.83/2,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.76

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