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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.17, 3,723.22 and 1,184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.17, 3,723.22 and 1,184.55 is: 1,776.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.17 : 3,723.22 = 1,184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.17/3,723.22 = 1,184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.17x = 3,723.22 × 1,184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.17x = 4,410,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,340.25/2,482.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.81

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