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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.48, 4,453.62 and 2,435.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.48, 4,453.62 and 2,435.73 is: 3,637.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.48 : 4,453.62 = 2,435.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.48/4,453.62 = 2,435.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.48x = 4,453.62 × 2,435.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.48x = 10,847,815.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,847,815.84/2,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.18

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