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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.42, 3,427.08 and 1,435.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.42, 3,427.08 and 1,435.47 is: 1,980.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.42 : 3,427.08 = 1,435.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.42/3,427.08 = 1,435.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.42x = 3,427.08 × 1,435.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.42x = 4,919,470.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919,470.53/2,483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.93

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