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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.34, 2,818.22 and 1,481.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.34, 2,818.22 and 1,481.23 is: 2,044.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.34 : 2,818.22 = 1,481.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.34/2,818.22 = 1,481.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.34x = 2,818.22 × 1,481.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.34x = 4,174,417.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,417.56/2,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.94

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