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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.50, 3,332.19 and 1,483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.50, 3,332.19 and 1,483.18 is: 2,046.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.50 : 3,332.19 = 1,483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.50/3,332.19 = 1,483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.50x = 3,332.19 × 1,483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.50x = 4,942,237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942,237.56/2,414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.90

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