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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.78, 3,263.34 and 1,481.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.78, 3,263.34 and 1,481.07 is: 2,043.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.78 : 3,263.34 = 1,481.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.78/3,263.34 = 1,481.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.78x = 3,263.34 × 1,481.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.78x = 4,833,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,234.97/2,364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.84

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