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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.07, 3,721.60 and 942.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.07, 3,721.60 and 942.07 is: 1,413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.07 : 3,721.60 = 942.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.07/3,721.60 = 942.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.07x = 3,721.60 × 942.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.07x = 3,505,984.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,984.39/2,481.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.10

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