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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.89, 3,426.22 and 1,363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.89, 3,426.22 and 1,363.87 is: 1,882.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.89 : 3,426.22 = 1,363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.89/3,426.22 = 1,363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.89x = 3,426.22 × 1,363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.89x = 4,672,925.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,925.97/2,482.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.05

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