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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.27, 4,198.13 and 1,483.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.27, 4,198.13 and 1,483.97 is: 2,224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.27 : 4,198.13 = 1,483.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.27/4,198.13 = 1,483.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.27x = 4,198.13 × 1,483.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.27x = 6,229,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,229,899.74/2,800.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.75

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