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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.02, 3,740.24 and 2,322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.02, 3,740.24 and 2,322.47 is: 3,501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.02 : 3,740.24 = 2,322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.02/3,740.24 = 2,322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.02x = 3,740.24 × 2,322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.02x = 8,686,564.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,686,564.88/2,481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.20

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