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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.64, 3,725.27 and 1,096.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.64, 3,725.27 and 1,096.93 is: 1,645.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.64 : 3,725.27 = 1,096.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.64/3,725.27 = 1,096.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.64x = 3,725.27 × 1,096.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.64x = 4,086,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086,363.71/2,482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.98

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