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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.87, 3,205.74 and 1,483.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.87, 3,205.74 and 1,483.71 is: 2,047.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.87 : 3,205.74 = 1,483.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.87/3,205.74 = 1,483.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.87x = 3,205.74 × 1,483.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.87x = 4,756,388.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,388.50/2,322.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.63

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