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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.80, 3,681.80 and 2,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.80, 3,681.80 and 2,041 is: 3,061.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.80 : 3,681.80 = 2,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.80/3,681.80 = 2,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.80x = 3,681.80 × 2,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.80x = 7,514,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,514,553.80/2,454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.17

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