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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.36, 4,444.96 and 1,483.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.36, 4,444.96 and 1,483.10 is: 2,225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.36 : 4,444.96 = 1,483.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.36/4,444.96 = 1,483.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.36x = 4,444.96 × 1,483.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.36x = 6,592,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,320.18/2,962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.36

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