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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.50, 3,425.85 and 1,363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.50, 3,425.85 and 1,363.46 is: 1,881.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.50 : 3,425.85 = 1,363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.50/3,425.85 = 1,363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.50x = 3,425.85 × 1,363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.50x = 4,670,996.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670,996.15/2,482.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.57

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