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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.57, 3,425.99 and 1,363.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.57, 3,425.99 and 1,363.61 is: 1,881.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.57 : 3,425.99 = 1,363.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.57/3,425.99 = 1,363.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.57x = 3,425.99 × 1,363.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.57x = 4,671,714.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,714.22/2,482.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.81

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