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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.14, 3,681.42 and 1,482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.14, 3,681.42 and 1,482.28 is: 2,219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.14 : 3,681.42 = 1,482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.14/3,681.42 = 1,482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.14x = 3,681.42 × 1,482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.14x = 5,456,895.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,895.24/2,459.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.03

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