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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.76, 3,020.23 and 1,483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.76, 3,020.23 and 1,483.33 is: 2,047.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.76 : 3,020.23 = 1,483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.76/3,020.23 = 1,483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.76x = 3,020.23 × 1,483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.76x = 4,479,997.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,997.77/2,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.76

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