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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.30, 3,713.76 and 2,071.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.30, 3,713.76 and 2,071.26 is: 3,100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.30 : 3,713.76 = 2,071.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.30/3,713.76 = 2,071.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.30x = 3,713.76 × 2,071.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.30x = 7,692,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,692,162.54/2,481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.05

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