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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.06, 3,311.55 and 1,482.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.06, 3,311.55 and 1,482.03 is: 2,222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.06 : 3,311.55 = 1,482.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.06/3,311.55 = 1,482.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.06x = 3,311.55 × 1,482.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.06x = 4,907,816.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,816.45/2,208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.68

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