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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.05, 3,020.63 and 1,483.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.05, 3,020.63 and 1,483.62 is: 2,048.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.05 : 3,020.63 = 1,483.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.05/3,020.63 = 1,483.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.05x = 3,020.63 × 1,483.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.05x = 4,481,459.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,459.66/2,188.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.15

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