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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.83, 5,742.75 and 2,483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.83, 5,742.75 and 2,483.28 is: 3,425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.83 : 5,742.75 = 2,483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.83/5,742.75 = 2,483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.83x = 5,742.75 × 2,483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.83x = 14,260,856.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,260,856.22/4,162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.76

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