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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.36, 3,723.12 and 1,713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.36, 3,723.12 and 1,713.12 is: 2,570.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.36 : 3,723.12 = 1,713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.36/3,723.12 = 1,713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.36x = 3,723.12 × 1,713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.36x = 6,378,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,378,151.33/2,481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.43

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