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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.92, 3,264.92 and 1,482.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.92, 3,264.92 and 1,482.21 is: 2,045.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.92 : 3,264.92 = 1,482.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.92/3,264.92 = 1,482.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.92x = 3,264.92 × 1,482.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.92x = 4,839,308.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,308.94/2,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.42

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