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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.83, 4,445.70 and 1,482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.83, 4,445.70 and 1,482.44 is: 2,222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.83 : 4,445.70 = 1,482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.83/4,445.70 = 1,482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.83x = 4,445.70 × 1,482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.83x = 6,590,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,590,483.51/2,964.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.89

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