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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.98, 4,305.94 and 1,482.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.98, 4,305.94 and 1,482.34 is: 2,225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.98 : 4,305.94 = 1,482.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.98/4,305.94 = 1,482.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.98x = 4,305.94 × 1,482.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.98x = 6,382,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,382,867.10/2,867.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.56

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