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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.87, 3,426.45 and 1,363.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.87, 3,426.45 and 1,363.85 is: 1,882.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.87 : 3,426.45 = 1,363.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.87/3,426.45 = 1,363.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.87x = 3,426.45 × 1,363.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.87x = 4,673,163.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,163.83/2,482.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.16

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