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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.70, 3,426.08 and 1,363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.70, 3,426.08 and 1,363.58 is: 1,881.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.70 : 3,426.08 = 1,363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.70/3,426.08 = 1,363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.70x = 3,426.08 × 1,363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.70x = 4,671,734.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,734.17/2,482.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.72

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