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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.37, 3,611.78 and 1,483.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.37, 3,611.78 and 1,483.73 is: 2,226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.37 : 3,611.78 = 1,483.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.37/3,611.78 = 1,483.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.37x = 3,611.78 × 1,483.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.37x = 5,358,906.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,358,906.34/2,406.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.97

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