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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.85, 3,426.35 and 1,363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.85, 3,426.35 and 1,363.75 is: 1,881.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.85 : 3,426.35 = 1,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.85/3,426.35 = 1,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.85x = 3,426.35 × 1,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.85x = 4,672,696.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,696.37/2,482.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.99

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