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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.89, 3,697.33 and 2,455.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.89, 3,697.33 and 2,455.62 is: 3,656.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.89 : 3,697.33 = 2,455.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.89/3,697.33 = 2,455.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.89x = 3,697.33 × 2,455.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.89x = 9,079,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,079,237.49/2,482.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.72

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