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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.78, 3,264.72 and 1,482.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.78, 3,264.72 and 1,482.07 is: 2,045.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.78 : 3,264.72 = 1,482.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.78/3,264.72 = 1,482.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.78x = 3,264.72 × 1,482.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.78x = 4,838,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838,543.57/2,365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.22

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