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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.93, 3,783.85 and 1,482.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.93, 3,783.85 and 1,482.99 is: 2,046.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.93 : 3,783.85 = 1,482.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.93/3,783.85 = 1,482.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.93x = 3,783.85 × 1,482.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.93x = 5,611,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,611,405.96/2,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.52

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