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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.04, 4,199.72 and 1,483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.04, 4,199.72 and 1,483.27 is: 2,224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.04 : 4,199.72 = 1,483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.04/4,199.72 = 1,483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.04x = 4,199.72 × 1,483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.04x = 6,229,300.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,229,300.77/2,800.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.72

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