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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.46, 3,779.68 and 1,482.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.46, 3,779.68 and 1,482.56 is: 2,223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.46 : 3,779.68 = 1,482.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.46/3,779.68 = 1,482.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.46x = 3,779.68 × 1,482.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.46x = 5,603,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,603,602.38/2,520.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.25

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