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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.48, 3,163.47 and 1,483.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.48, 3,163.47 and 1,483.53 is: 2,047.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.48 : 3,163.47 = 1,483.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.48/3,163.47 = 1,483.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.48x = 3,163.47 × 1,483.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.48x = 4,693,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,102.65/2,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.17

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