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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.48, 7,050.41 and 2,483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.48, 7,050.41 and 2,483.06 is: 3,717.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.48 : 7,050.41 = 2,483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.48/7,050.41 = 2,483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.48x = 7,050.41 × 2,483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.48x = 17,506,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,506,543.39/4,709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.30

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