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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.05, 3,425.31 and 1,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.05, 3,425.31 and 1,363.08 is: 1,881.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.05 : 3,425.31 = 1,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.05/3,425.31 = 1,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.05x = 3,425.31 × 1,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.05x = 4,668,971.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,971.55/2,482.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.09

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