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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482.15, 2,219.70 and 1,246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482.15, 2,219.70 and 1,246.74 is: 1,867.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482.15 : 2,219.70 = 1,246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482.15/2,219.70 = 1,246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482.15x = 2,219.70 × 1,246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482.15x = 2,767,388.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,388.78/1,482.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.14

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