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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.24, 3,008.01 and 1,481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.24, 3,008.01 and 1,481.02 is: 2,044.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.24 : 3,008.01 = 1,481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.24/3,008.01 = 1,481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.24x = 3,008.01 × 1,481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.24x = 4,454,922.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,922.97/2,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.26

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