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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.17, 3,738.83 and 2,052.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.17, 3,738.83 and 2,052.07 is: 3,092.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.17 : 3,738.83 = 2,052.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.17/3,738.83 = 2,052.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.17x = 3,738.83 × 2,052.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.17x = 7,672,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,672,340.88/2,481.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.23

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