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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.62, 3,264.49 and 1,481.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.62, 3,264.49 and 1,481.69 is: 2,043.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.62 : 3,264.49 = 1,481.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.62/3,264.49 = 1,481.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.62x = 3,264.49 × 1,481.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.62x = 4,836,962.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836,962.19/2,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.83

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