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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.56, 3,145.01 and 1,483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.56, 3,145.01 and 1,483.88 is: 2,048.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.56 : 3,145.01 = 1,483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.56/3,145.01 = 1,483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.56x = 3,145.01 × 1,483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.56x = 4,666,794.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,794.29/2,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.13

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