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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.52, 3,205.38 and 1,483.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.52, 3,205.38 and 1,483.80 is: 2,046.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.52 : 3,205.38 = 1,483.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.52/3,205.38 = 1,483.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.52x = 3,205.38 × 1,483.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.52x = 4,756,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,142.84/2,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.96

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