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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.84, 3,329.82 and 1,481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.84, 3,329.82 and 1,481.16 is: 2,044.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.84 : 3,329.82 = 1,481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.84/3,329.82 = 1,481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.84x = 3,329.82 × 1,481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.84x = 4,931,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,931,996.19/2,412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.06

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