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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.55, 3,348.67 and 1,483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.55, 3,348.67 and 1,483.56 is: 2,046.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.55 : 3,348.67 = 1,483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.55/3,348.67 = 1,483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.55x = 3,348.67 × 1,483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.55x = 4,967,952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,952.87/2,427.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.49

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