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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.55, 3,401.13 and 2,389.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.55, 3,401.13 and 2,389.14 is: 3,273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.55 : 3,401.13 = 2,389.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.55/3,401.13 = 2,389.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.55x = 3,401.13 × 2,389.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.55x = 8,125,775.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,125,775.73/2,482.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.16

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