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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.25, 3,718.69 and 1,735.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.25, 3,718.69 and 1,735.07 is: 2,600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.25 : 3,718.69 = 1,735.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.25/3,718.69 = 1,735.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.25x = 3,718.69 × 1,735.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.25x = 6,452,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,452,187.46/2,481.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.38

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