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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.25, 3,425.60 and 1,363.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.25, 3,425.60 and 1,363.23 is: 1,881.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.25 : 3,425.60 = 1,363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.25/3,425.60 = 1,363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.25x = 3,425.60 × 1,363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.25x = 4,669,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,880.69/2,482.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.31

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