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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.77, 3,426.23 and 1,363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.77, 3,426.23 and 1,363.73 is: 1,881.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.77 : 3,426.23 = 1,363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.77/3,426.23 = 1,363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.77x = 3,426.23 × 1,363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.77x = 4,672,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,452.64/2,482.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.95

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