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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.52, 5,742.76 and 2,483.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.52, 5,742.76 and 2,483.10 is: 3,427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.52 : 5,742.76 = 2,483.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.52/5,742.76 = 2,483.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.52x = 5,742.76 × 2,483.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.52x = 14,259,847.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,259,847.36/4,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.42

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