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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.25, 3,717.01 and 1,245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.25, 3,717.01 and 1,245.01 is: 1,865.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.25 : 3,717.01 = 1,245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.25/3,717.01 = 1,245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.25x = 3,717.01 × 1,245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.25x = 4,627,714.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,714.62/2,481.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.07

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