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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.90, 3,283.11 and 1,481.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.90, 3,283.11 and 1,481.99 is: 2,046.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.90 : 3,283.11 = 1,481.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.90/3,283.11 = 1,481.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.90x = 3,283.11 × 1,481.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.90x = 4,865,538.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,865,538.84/2,377.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.15

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