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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.52, 3,202.82 and 1,482.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.52, 3,202.82 and 1,482.27 is: 2,044.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.52 : 3,202.82 = 1,482.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.52/3,202.82 = 1,482.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.52x = 3,202.82 × 1,482.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.52x = 4,747,444.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747,444.00/2,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.97

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