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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.92, 3,420.63 and 2,043.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.92, 3,420.63 and 2,043.36 is: 2,815.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.92 : 3,420.63 = 2,043.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.92/3,420.63 = 2,043.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.92x = 3,420.63 × 2,043.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.92x = 6,989,578.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,989,578.52/2,482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.06

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