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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.06, 3,679.92 and 1,481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.06, 3,679.92 and 1,481.02 is: 2,218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.06 : 3,679.92 = 1,481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.06/3,679.92 = 1,481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.06x = 3,679.92 × 1,481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.06x = 5,450,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450,035.12/2,457.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.11

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