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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.93, 3,448.91 and 2,443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.93, 3,448.91 and 2,443.24 is: 3,393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.93 : 3,448.91 = 2,443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.93/3,448.91 = 2,443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.93x = 3,448.91 × 2,443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.93x = 8,426,508.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,426,508.76/2,482.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.78

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