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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.44, 3,417.18 and 2,146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.44, 3,417.18 and 2,146.19 is: 2,954.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.44 : 3,417.18 = 2,146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.44/3,417.18 = 2,146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.44x = 3,417.18 × 2,146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.44x = 7,333,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,333,900.46/2,482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.32

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