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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.28, 3,264.77 and 1,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.28, 3,264.77 and 1,481.60 is: 2,045.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.28 : 3,264.77 = 1,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.28/3,264.77 = 1,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.28x = 3,264.77 × 1,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.28x = 4,837,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,083.23/2,364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.90

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