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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.48, 5,483.70 and 2,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.48, 5,483.70 and 2,404.08 is: 3,316.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.48 : 5,483.70 = 2,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.48/5,483.70 = 2,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.48x = 5,483.70 × 2,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.48x = 13,183,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,183,253.50/3,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.14

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