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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.48, 3,049.13 and 1,482.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.48, 3,049.13 and 1,482.49 is: 2,224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.48 : 3,049.13 = 1,482.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.48/3,049.13 = 1,482.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.48x = 3,049.13 × 1,482.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.48x = 4,520,304.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,304.73/2,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.03

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