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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.55, 3,518.43 and 1,482.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.55, 3,518.43 and 1,482.11 is: 2,221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.55 : 3,518.43 = 1,482.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.55/3,518.43 = 1,482.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.55x = 3,518.43 × 1,482.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.55x = 5,214,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,214,682.70/2,347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.33

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