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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.77, 3,724.97 and 1,328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.77, 3,724.97 and 1,328.25 is: 1,992.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.77 : 3,724.97 = 1,328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.77/3,724.97 = 1,328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.77x = 3,724.97 × 1,328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.77x = 4,947,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,684.76/2,482.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.81

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