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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.12, 3,719.52 and 1,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.12, 3,719.52 and 1,386 is: 2,077.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.12 : 3,719.52 = 1,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.12/3,719.52 = 1,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.12x = 3,719.52 × 1,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.12x = 5,155,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155,254.72/2,481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.79

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