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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.87, 3,428.94 and 2,283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.87, 3,428.94 and 2,283.72 is: 3,152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.87 : 3,428.94 = 2,283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.87/3,428.94 = 2,283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.87x = 3,428.94 × 2,283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.87x = 7,830,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,830,738.86/2,483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.64

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