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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.80, 3,724.50 and 1,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.80, 3,724.50 and 1,095.96 is: 1,644.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.80 : 3,724.50 = 1,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.80/3,724.50 = 1,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.80x = 3,724.50 × 1,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.80x = 4,081,903.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,903.02/2,482.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.07

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