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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.58, 3,268.27 and 1,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.58, 3,268.27 and 1,483.20 is: 2,047.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.58 : 3,268.27 = 1,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.58/3,268.27 = 1,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.58x = 3,268.27 × 1,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.58x = 4,847,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,490.65/2,367.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.45

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