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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.87, 3,347.60 and 1,483.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.87, 3,347.60 and 1,483.23 is: 2,046.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.87 : 3,347.60 = 1,483.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.87/3,347.60 = 1,483.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.87x = 3,347.60 × 1,483.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.87x = 4,965,253.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,965,253.33/2,425.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.79

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