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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.28, 3,425.40 and 1,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.28, 3,425.40 and 1,363 is: 1,880.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.28 : 3,425.40 = 1,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.28/3,425.40 = 1,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.28x = 3,425.40 × 1,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.28x = 4,668,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,820.20/2,482.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.86

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