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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.56, 3,706.47 and 2,383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.56, 3,706.47 and 2,383.10 is: 3,556.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.56 : 3,706.47 = 2,383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.56/3,706.47 = 2,383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.56x = 3,706.47 × 2,383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.56x = 8,832,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832,888.66/2,483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.54

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