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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.50, 3,416.09 and 1,481.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.50, 3,416.09 and 1,481.33 is: 2,044.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.50 : 3,416.09 = 1,481.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.50/3,416.09 = 1,481.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.50x = 3,416.09 × 1,481.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.50x = 5,060,356.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060,356.60/2,475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.18

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