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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.28, 4,134.51 and 2,483.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.28, 4,134.51 and 2,483.01 is: 3,721.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.28 : 4,134.51 = 2,483.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.28/4,134.51 = 2,483.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.28x = 4,134.51 × 2,483.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.28x = 10,266,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,266,029.68/2,758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.90

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