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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481, 3,718.32 and 1,018.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481, 3,718.32 and 1,018.48 is: 1,526.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481 : 3,718.32 = 1,018.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481/3,718.32 = 1,018.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481x = 3,718.32 × 1,018.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481x = 3,787,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,034.55/2,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.41

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