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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482, 3,425.16 and 1,362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482, 3,425.16 and 1,362.94 is: 1,880.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482 : 3,425.16 = 1,362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482/3,425.16 = 1,362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482x = 3,425.16 × 1,362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482x = 4,668,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,287.57/2,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.86

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