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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.90, 3,426.83 and 1,421.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.90, 3,426.83 and 1,421.45 is: 1,961.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.90 : 3,426.83 = 1,421.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.90/3,426.83 = 1,421.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.90x = 3,426.83 × 1,421.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.90x = 4,871,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,067.50/2,483.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.06

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