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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.36, 3,416.49 and 1,481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.36, 3,416.49 and 1,481.22 is: 2,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.36 : 3,416.49 = 1,481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.36/3,416.49 = 1,481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.36x = 3,416.49 × 1,481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.36x = 5,060,573.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060,573.32/2,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.38

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