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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.98, 3,423.66 and 2,127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.98, 3,423.66 and 2,127.30 is: 2,932.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.98 : 3,423.66 = 2,127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.98/3,423.66 = 2,127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.98x = 3,423.66 × 2,127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.98x = 7,283,151.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,283,151.92/2,483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.05

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