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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.72, 3,959.34 and 1,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.72, 3,959.34 and 1,483.96 is: 2,224.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.72 : 3,959.34 = 1,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.72/3,959.34 = 1,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.72x = 3,959.34 × 1,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.72x = 5,875,502.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,875,502.19/2,641.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.12

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