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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.05, 3,517.68 and 1,481.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.05, 3,517.68 and 1,481.61 is: 2,220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.05 : 3,517.68 = 1,481.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.05/3,517.68 = 1,481.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.05x = 3,517.68 × 1,481.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.05x = 5,211,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211,829.86/2,347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.59

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