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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310, 3,187.80 and 1,483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310, 3,187.80 and 1,483.44 is: 2,047.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310 : 3,187.80 = 1,483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310/3,187.80 = 1,483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310x = 3,187.80 × 1,483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310x = 4,728,910.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,728,910.03/2,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.15

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