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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.23, 3,425.25 and 1,434.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.23, 3,425.25 and 1,434.30 is: 1,979.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.23 : 3,425.25 = 1,434.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.23/3,425.25 = 1,434.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.23x = 3,425.25 × 1,434.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.23x = 4,912,836.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912,836.08/2,482.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.20

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