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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.53, 3,706.09 and 2,207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.53, 3,706.09 and 2,207.45 is: 3,294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.53 : 3,706.09 = 2,207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.53/3,706.09 = 2,207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.53x = 3,706.09 × 2,207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.53x = 8,181,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181,012.12/2,483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.11

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