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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.94, 4,408.95 and 1,483.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.94, 4,408.95 and 1,483.11 is: 2,221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.94 : 4,408.95 = 1,483.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.94/4,408.95 = 1,483.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.94x = 4,408.95 × 1,483.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.94x = 6,538,957.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,538,957.83/2,942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.91

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