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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.67, 4,172.90 and 1,483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.67, 4,172.90 and 1,483.05 is: 2,225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.67 : 4,172.90 = 1,483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.67/4,172.90 = 1,483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.67x = 4,172.90 × 1,483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.67x = 6,188,619.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,188,619.35/2,780.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.59

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