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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.59, 3,300.26 and 1,483.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.59, 3,300.26 and 1,483.87 is: 2,046.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.59 : 3,300.26 = 1,483.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.59/3,300.26 = 1,483.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.59x = 3,300.26 × 1,483.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.59x = 4,897,156.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,156.81/2,392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.80

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