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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.40, 3,264.26 and 1,481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.40, 3,264.26 and 1,481.72 is: 2,044.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.40 : 3,264.26 = 1,481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.40/3,264.26 = 1,481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.40x = 3,264.26 × 1,481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.40x = 4,836,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836,695.60/2,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.77

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