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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.03, 3,424.10 and 1,418.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.03, 3,424.10 and 1,418.93 is: 1,958.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.03 : 3,424.10 = 1,418.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.03/3,424.10 = 1,418.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.03x = 3,424.10 × 1,418.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.03x = 4,858,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,555.64/2,481.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.28

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