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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.75, 3,538.53 and 1,483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.75, 3,538.53 and 1,483.88 is: 2,224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.75 : 3,538.53 = 1,483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.75/3,538.53 = 1,483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.75x = 3,538.53 × 1,483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.75x = 5,250,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,736.20/2,360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.19

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