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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.33, 4,305.99 and 1,483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.33, 4,305.99 and 1,483.28 is: 2,225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.33 : 4,305.99 = 1,483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.33/4,305.99 = 1,483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.33x = 4,305.99 × 1,483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.33x = 6,386,967.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,386,967.32/2,870.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.17

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