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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.81, 6,173.55 and 1,483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.81, 6,173.55 and 1,483.38 is: 2,225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.81 : 6,173.55 = 1,483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.81/6,173.55 = 1,483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.81x = 6,173.55 × 1,483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.81x = 9,157,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,157,720.60/4,115.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.01

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