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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.23, 3,413.21 and 2,075.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.23, 3,413.21 and 2,075.27 is: 2,854.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.23 : 3,413.21 = 2,075.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.23/3,413.21 = 2,075.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.23x = 3,413.21 × 2,075.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.23x = 7,083,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,321.94/2,481.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.77

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