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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.32, 3,420.56 and 982.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.32, 3,420.56 and 982.48 is: 1,472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.32 : 3,420.56 = 982.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.32/3,420.56 = 982.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.32x = 3,420.56 × 982.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.32x = 3,360,631.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,631.79/2,282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.46

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