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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.73, 3,704.13 and 1,081.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.73, 3,704.13 and 1,081.35 is: 1,622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.73 : 3,704.13 = 1,081.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.73/3,704.13 = 1,081.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.73x = 3,704.13 × 1,081.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.73x = 4,005,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,460.98/2,468.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.48

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