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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.12, 3,720.06 and 1,184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.12, 3,720.06 and 1,184.04 is: 1,775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.12 : 3,720.06 = 1,184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.12/3,720.06 = 1,184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.12x = 3,720.06 × 1,184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.12x = 4,404,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,699.84/2,481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.29

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