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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.91, 3,131.76 and 1,483.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.91, 3,131.76 and 1,483.09 is: 2,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.91 : 3,131.76 = 1,483.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.91/3,131.76 = 1,483.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.91x = 3,131.76 × 1,483.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.91x = 4,644,681.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,681.94/2,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.10

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