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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.61, 3,349.30 and 1,483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.61, 3,349.30 and 1,483.06 is: 2,046.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.61 : 3,349.30 = 1,483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.61/3,349.30 = 1,483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.61x = 3,349.30 × 1,483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.61x = 4,967,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,212.86/2,427.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.13

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