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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.46, 3,782.68 and 1,484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.46, 3,782.68 and 1,484.56 is: 2,226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.46 : 3,782.68 = 1,484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.46/3,782.68 = 1,484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.46x = 3,782.68 × 1,484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.46x = 5,615,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,615,615.42/2,522.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.25

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