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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.53, 3,683.46 and 1,483.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.53, 3,683.46 and 1,483.67 is: 2,221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.53 : 3,683.46 = 1,483.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.53/3,683.46 = 1,483.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.53x = 3,683.46 × 1,483.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.53x = 5,465,039.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,465,039.10/2,460.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.08

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