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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.07, 3,605.72 and 1,482.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.07, 3,605.72 and 1,482.05 is: 2,225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.07 : 3,605.72 = 1,482.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.07/3,605.72 = 1,482.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.07x = 3,605.72 × 1,482.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.07x = 5,343,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,343,858.93/2,401.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.62

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