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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.06, 3,425.76 and 1,434.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.06, 3,425.76 and 1,434.19 is: 1,979.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.06 : 3,425.76 = 1,434.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.06/3,425.76 = 1,434.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.06x = 3,425.76 × 1,434.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.06x = 4,913,190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,913,190.73/2,482.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.48

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