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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.16, 3,930.48 and 2,482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.16, 3,930.48 and 2,482.88 is: 3,703.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.16 : 3,930.48 = 2,482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.16/3,930.48 = 2,482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.16x = 3,930.48 × 2,482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.16x = 9,758,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,758,910.18/2,635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.35

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