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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.39, 3,416.34 and 1,481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.39, 3,416.34 and 1,481.21 is: 2,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.39 : 3,416.34 = 1,481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.39/3,416.34 = 1,481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.39x = 3,416.34 × 1,481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.39x = 5,060,299.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060,299.89/2,475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.24

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