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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.30, 3,721.14 and 1,310.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.30, 3,721.14 and 1,310.65 is: 1,965.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.30 : 3,721.14 = 1,310.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.30/3,721.14 = 1,310.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.30x = 3,721.14 × 1,310.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.30x = 4,877,102.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,102.84/2,481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.54

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