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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.08, 3,418.50 and 2,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.08, 3,418.50 and 2,150.44 is: 2,960.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.08 : 3,418.50 = 2,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.08/3,418.50 = 2,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.08x = 3,418.50 × 2,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.08x = 7,351,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,351,279.14/2,483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.55

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