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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.84, 3,349.40 and 1,483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.84, 3,349.40 and 1,483.18 is: 2,047.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.84 : 3,349.40 = 1,483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.84/3,349.40 = 1,483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.84x = 3,349.40 × 1,483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.84x = 4,967,746.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,746.35/2,426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.00

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