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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.78, 3,044.93 and 1,481.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.78, 3,044.93 and 1,481.39 is: 2,220.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.78 : 3,044.93 = 1,481.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.78/3,044.93 = 1,481.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.78x = 3,044.93 × 1,481.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.78x = 4,510,713.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,713.63/2,031.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.08

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