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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.85, 3,266.29 and 1,482.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.85, 3,266.29 and 1,482.11 is: 2,044.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.85 : 3,266.29 = 1,482.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.85/3,266.29 = 1,482.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.85x = 3,266.29 × 1,482.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.85x = 4,840,997.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,997.37/2,367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.47

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