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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.17, 3,721.73 and 1,183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.17, 3,721.73 and 1,183.55 is: 1,775.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.17 : 3,721.73 = 1,183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.17/3,721.73 = 1,183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.17x = 3,721.73 × 1,183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.17x = 4,404,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,829.02/2,481.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.31

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