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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.82, 3,403.47 and 1,522.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.82, 3,403.47 and 1,522.49 is: 2,101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.82 : 3,403.47 = 1,522.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.82/3,403.47 = 1,522.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.82x = 3,403.47 × 1,522.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.82x = 5,181,732.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,732.02/2,465.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.42

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