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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.43, 3,425.88 and 1,488.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.43, 3,425.88 and 1,488.33 is: 2,053.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.43 : 3,425.88 = 1,488.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.43/3,425.88 = 1,488.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.43x = 3,425.88 × 1,488.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.43x = 5,098,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098,839.98/2,483.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.14

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