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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.31, 3,713.97 and 1,309.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.31, 3,713.97 and 1,309.64 is: 1,960.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.31 : 3,713.97 = 1,309.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.31/3,713.97 = 1,309.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.31x = 3,713.97 × 1,309.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.31x = 4,863,953.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,953.24/2,481.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.24

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