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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.39, 4,074.45 and 1,483.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.39, 4,074.45 and 1,483.09 is: 2,223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.39 : 4,074.45 = 1,483.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.39/4,074.45 = 1,483.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.39x = 4,074.45 × 1,483.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.39x = 6,042,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042,748.26/2,717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.73

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