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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.68, 3,349.54 and 1,483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.68, 3,349.54 and 1,483.56 is: 2,046.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.68 : 3,349.54 = 1,483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.68/3,349.54 = 1,483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.68x = 3,349.54 × 1,483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.68x = 4,969,243.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969,243.56/2,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.91

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