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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.28, 3,683.34 and 1,482.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.28, 3,683.34 and 1,482.66 is: 2,223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.28 : 3,683.34 = 1,482.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.28/3,683.34 = 1,482.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.28x = 3,683.34 × 1,482.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.28x = 5,461,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,461,140.88/2,456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.34

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