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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.93, 5,146.67 and 1,483.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.93, 5,146.67 and 1,483.07 is: 2,224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.93 : 5,146.67 = 1,483.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.93/5,146.67 = 1,483.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.93x = 5,146.67 × 1,483.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.93x = 7,632,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,632,838.73/3,431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.07

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