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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.97, 3,416.65 and 1,481.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.97, 3,416.65 and 1,481.49 is: 2,044.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.97 : 3,416.65 = 1,481.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.97/3,416.65 = 1,481.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.97x = 3,416.65 × 1,481.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.97x = 5,061,729.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,729.10/2,475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.34

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