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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.30, 3,423.96 and 1,433.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.30, 3,423.96 and 1,433.25 is: 1,977.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.30 : 3,423.96 = 1,433.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.30/3,423.96 = 1,433.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.30x = 3,423.96 × 1,433.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.30x = 4,907,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,390.67/2,481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.75

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