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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.27, 3,423.42 and 1,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.27, 3,423.42 and 1,419 is: 1,957.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.27 : 3,423.42 = 1,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.27/3,423.42 = 1,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.27x = 3,423.42 × 1,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.27x = 4,857,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,857,832.98/2,481.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.80

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