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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.41, 3,043.92 and 1,481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.41, 3,043.92 and 1,481.06 is: 2,219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.41 : 3,043.92 = 1,481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.41/3,043.92 = 1,481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.41x = 3,043.92 × 1,481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.41x = 4,508,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,228.16/2,031.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.26

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