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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.08, 3,425.34 and 1,552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.08, 3,425.34 and 1,552.12 is: 2,141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.08 : 3,425.34 = 1,552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.08/3,425.34 = 1,552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.08x = 3,425.34 × 1,552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.08x = 5,316,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,316,538.72/2,483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.11

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