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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.74, 3,417.26 and 1,481.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.74, 3,417.26 and 1,481.63 is: 2,045.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.74 : 3,417.26 = 1,481.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.74/3,417.26 = 1,481.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.74x = 3,417.26 × 1,481.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.74x = 5,063,090.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,090.44/2,475.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.08

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