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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.84, 3,417.18 and 1,481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.84, 3,417.18 and 1,481.34 is: 2,044.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.84 : 3,417.18 = 1,481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.84/3,417.18 = 1,481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.84x = 3,417.18 × 1,481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.84x = 5,062,005.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,005.42/2,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.56

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