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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.02, 3,425.39 and 1,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.02, 3,425.39 and 1,363.18 is: 1,881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.02 : 3,425.39 = 1,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.02/3,425.39 = 1,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.02x = 3,425.39 × 1,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.02x = 4,669,423.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,423.14/2,482.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.30

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