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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.18, 3,425.45 and 1,363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.18, 3,425.45 and 1,363.22 is: 1,881.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.18 : 3,425.45 = 1,363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.18/3,425.45 = 1,363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.18x = 3,425.45 × 1,363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.18x = 4,669,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,630.85/2,482.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.26

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