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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.48, 3,416.40 and 1,481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.48, 3,416.40 and 1,481.04 is: 2,043.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.48 : 3,416.40 = 1,481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.48/3,416.40 = 1,481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.48x = 3,416.40 × 1,481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.48x = 5,059,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,825.06/2,475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.98

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