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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.27, 3,721.29 and 1,703.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.27, 3,721.29 and 1,703.67 is: 2,555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.27 : 3,721.29 = 1,703.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.27/3,721.29 = 1,703.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.27x = 3,721.29 × 1,703.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.27x = 6,339,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,339,850.13/2,481.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.08

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