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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.68, 3,449.95 and 2,443.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.68, 3,449.95 and 2,443.99 is: 3,394.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.68 : 3,449.95 = 2,443.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.68/3,449.95 = 2,443.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.68x = 3,449.95 × 2,443.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.68x = 8,431,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431,643.30/2,483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.82

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