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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.49, 3,423.72 and 1,775.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.49, 3,423.72 and 1,775.15 is: 2,447.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.49 : 3,423.72 = 1,775.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.49/3,423.72 = 1,775.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.49x = 3,423.72 × 1,775.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.49x = 6,077,616.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,077,616.56/2,483.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.21

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