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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.53, 3,079.16 and 1,485.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.53, 3,079.16 and 1,485.19 is: 2,048.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.53 : 3,079.16 = 1,485.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.53/3,079.16 = 1,485.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.53x = 3,079.16 × 1,485.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.53x = 4,573,137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,137.64/2,232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.41

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