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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.81, 3,075.44 and 1,483.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.81, 3,075.44 and 1,483.93 is: 2,049.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.81 : 3,075.44 = 1,483.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.81/3,075.44 = 1,483.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.81x = 3,075.44 × 1,483.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.81x = 4,563,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,716.80/2,226.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.44

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