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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.36, 3,419.25 and 1,483.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.36, 3,419.25 and 1,483.22 is: 2,047.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.36 : 3,419.25 = 1,483.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.36/3,419.25 = 1,483.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.36x = 3,419.25 × 1,483.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.36x = 5,071,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,499.99/2,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.14

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