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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.72, 3,955.80 and 1,483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.72, 3,955.80 and 1,483.04 is: 2,222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.72 : 3,955.80 = 1,483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.72/3,955.80 = 1,483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.72x = 3,955.80 × 1,483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.72x = 5,866,609.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,866,609.63/2,639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.44

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