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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.27, 3,698.12 and 2,377.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.27, 3,698.12 and 2,377.41 is: 3,543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.27 : 3,698.12 = 2,377.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.27/3,698.12 = 2,377.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.27x = 3,698.12 × 2,377.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.27x = 8,791,935.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,791,935.58/2,481.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.32

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