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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.57, 3,349.76 and 1,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.57, 3,349.76 and 1,483.52 is: 2,047.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.57 : 3,349.76 = 1,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.57/3,349.76 = 1,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.57x = 3,349.76 × 1,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.57x = 4,969,411.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969,411.79/2,427.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.07

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