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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.54, 3,350.04 and 1,483.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.54, 3,350.04 and 1,483.23 is: 2,046.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.54 : 3,350.04 = 1,483.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.54/3,350.04 = 1,483.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.54x = 3,350.04 × 1,483.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.54x = 4,968,879.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,879.83/2,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.88

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