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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.68, 3,332.02 and 1,483.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.68, 3,332.02 and 1,483.16 is: 2,046.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.68 : 3,332.02 = 1,483.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.68/3,332.02 = 1,483.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.68x = 3,332.02 × 1,483.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.68x = 4,941,918.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,918.78/2,414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.61

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