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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.39, 5,744.85 and 2,483.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.39, 5,744.85 and 2,483.89 is: 3,428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.39 : 5,744.85 = 2,483.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.39/5,744.85 = 2,483.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.39x = 5,744.85 × 2,483.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.39x = 14,269,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269,575.47/4,162.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.22

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