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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.24, 3,491.62 and 1,482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.24, 3,491.62 and 1,482.28 is: 2,045.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.24 : 3,491.62 = 1,482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.24/3,491.62 = 1,482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.24x = 3,491.62 × 1,482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.24x = 5,175,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,558.49/2,530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.48

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