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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.93, 3,979.58 and 1,482.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.93, 3,979.58 and 1,482.93 is: 2,224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.93 : 3,979.58 = 1,482.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.93/3,979.58 = 1,482.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.93x = 3,979.58 × 1,482.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.93x = 5,901,431.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,901,431.15/2,652.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.50

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