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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.25, 4,195.44 and 1,483.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.25, 4,195.44 and 1,483.01 is: 2,220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.25 : 4,195.44 = 1,483.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.25/4,195.44 = 1,483.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.25x = 4,195.44 × 1,483.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.25x = 6,221,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,221,858.50/2,802.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.31

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