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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.36, 3,511.44 and 1,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.36, 3,511.44 and 1,483 is: 2,045.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.36 : 3,511.44 = 1,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.36/3,511.44 = 1,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.36x = 3,511.44 × 1,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.36x = 5,207,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,465.52/2,545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.87

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