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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.83, 3,419.94 and 1,483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.83, 3,419.94 and 1,483.33 is: 2,047.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.83 : 3,419.94 = 1,483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.83/3,419.94 = 1,483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.83x = 3,419.94 × 1,483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.83x = 5,072,899.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072,899.60/2,477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.32

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