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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481, 3,423.84 and 1,487.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481, 3,423.84 and 1,487.28 is: 2,052.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481 : 3,423.84 = 1,487.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481/3,423.84 = 1,487.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481x = 3,423.84 × 1,487.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481x = 5,092,208.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,208.76/2,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.48

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